Vulnerability in Encryption for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware by Malwarebytes

CVE-2016-10717

What is CVE-2016-10717?

A vulnerability in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware prior to version 3.0.4 allows attackers to exploit the encryption and permissions mechanism, manipulating the exclusions.dat file. This enables unauthorized applications, including malware, to execute and access previously blacklisted files and domains. As a result, malware that should be blocked by Malwarebytes can bypass protection measures, exposing users to significant security risks.

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