Denial of Service Vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
CVE-2017-8536

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

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

Summary

The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine fails to effectively scan specially crafted files. This vulnerability can lead to a denial of service, causing affected software components to become unresponsive. The issue impacts various versions of Microsoft Windows and Exchange Server, highlighting the necessity for updates and patches to mitigate potential exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

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, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42081/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98708
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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