CVE-2017-8538
HighSummary
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, running on various versions of Windows and Microsoft Exchange Server, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to memory corruption.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote code execution, posing a significant threat to the security of organizational systems and data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions and apply security patches provided by Microsoft.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, Microsoft Forefront, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Exchange Server
See all- CVE-2017-11940High
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on various versions of Windows and Exchange servers does not properly scan a specially crafted file, leading to remote code execution.
- CVE-2017-11937High
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine improperly scans a specially crafted file, leading to remote code execution. This affects various versions of Windows and Exchange servers.
- CVE-2017-8541High
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine improperly scans a specially crafted file, leading to memory corruption. This affects various versions of Windows and Exchange servers.
Original NVD description (English source)
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on 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, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to memory corruption. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8540 and CVE-2017-8541.