Microsoft Malware Protection Engine vulnerabilities
4 known CVE vulnerabilities in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, translated and rated.
- CVE-2017-8558High
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine on various Windows versions improperly scans a specially crafted file, leading to memory corruption. This may allow for remote code execution.
- CVE-2017-0290High
The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine improperly scans a specially crafted file, leading to memory corruption. This may allow for remote code execution.
- CVE-2026-50656High
A vulnerability in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender allows elevation of privilege. This flaw, publicly known as "RoguePlanet", could be exploited by an attacker to gain higher privileges on the system.
- CVE-2026-69414High
Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "ShieldBreak". They are working to provide a high quality security update that addresses this vulnerability. Information will be provided in this CVE when the update is available.

