CVE-2017-8540: Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Improper Restriction of Operations Vulnerability
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 memory corruption. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8538 and CVE-2017-8541.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine | ||
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine | >=1.1.13701.0<1.1.13704.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection | ||
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 | ||
| Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010 | =2010 | |
| Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint | ||
| Microsoft Intune | ||
| Microsoft Security Essentials | ||
| Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection | ||
| Microsoft Defender | ||
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine | <=1.1.13704.0 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2016 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8540?
CVE-2017-8540 is rated as critical due to the potential for remote code execution on vulnerable systems.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8540?
You can fix CVE-2017-8540 by updating the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine to the latest version available.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-8540?
CVE-2017-8540 affects versions of the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine and Windows Defender across various Windows operating systems.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2017-8540?
The risks associated with CVE-2017-8540 include potential unauthorized access and control over affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8540?
While updating is the best solution, temporarily disabling the malware protection engine may serve as a workaround until updates can be applied.
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