CVE-2017-8536: 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-2017-8535, CVE-2017-8537, CVE-2017-8539, and CVE-2017-8542.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2017-8536?
CVE-2017-8536 has a high severity rating as it affects multiple Microsoft products and can lead to serious security risks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8536?
To fix CVE-2017-8536, ensure that you have the latest security updates applied to your Microsoft products, particularly Windows Defender and the Malware Protection Engine.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2017-8536?
CVE-2017-8536 impacts various versions of Windows, Windows Server, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Forefront, and Microsoft Exchange Server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8536 classified as?
CVE-2017-8536 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-8536?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2017-8536 is to apply the necessary updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.
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