CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-8535: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri May 26 2017(Updated: )

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 denial of service. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8536, CVE-2017-8537, CVE-2017-8539, and CVE-2017-8542.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Defender
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection=2010
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Windows intune endpoint Protection

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-8535?

    CVE-2017-8535 has a severity rating of important as it can lead to remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-8535?

    To fix CVE-2017-8535, ensure that the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine is updated to the latest version.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2017-8535?

    CVE-2017-8535 affects multiple versions of Windows, Microsoft Defender, and Microsoft Forefront products.

  • Is CVE-2017-8535 being actively exploited?

    As of the latest information, there are no indications that CVE-2017-8535 is being actively exploited in the wild.

  • What should I do if I cannot update Microsoft Malware Protection Engine to address CVE-2017-8535?

    If an update cannot be applied, consider disabling the affected services or using alternative security solutions until updates can be made.

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