Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
CVE-2017-0290

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 May 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 90%

Summary

The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, utilized by Microsoft Defender and Forefront, has a flaw that fails to effectively scan specially crafted files. This can result in memory corruption, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability impacts various versions of Windows, posing a significant risk to users and organizations reliant on these products for security.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-0290-
Created by homjxi0e

References

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/wi...
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https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id...
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https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

90% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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