CVE-2017-8541: 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 memory corruption. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8538 and CVE-2017-8540.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint | ||
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine | <=1.1.13704.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows Defender | ||
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Exchange Server | =2016 | |
| 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 | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8541?
CVE-2017-8541 is classified as a high severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8541?
To fix CVE-2017-8541, ensure that you update the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine to the latest version available.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-8541?
CVE-2017-8541 affects systems running Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, Microsoft Forefront, and Microsoft Defender across various Windows versions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-8541?
CVE-2017-8541 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system due to improper handling of objects in memory.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8541?
While the best practice is to apply the available updates, users can temporarily disable or limit the affected services as a workaround.
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