CVE-2018-0986: Critical severity microsoft exchange server vulnerability

Published Apr 4, 2018
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine does not properly scan a specially crafted file, leading to memory corruption, aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Defender, Windows Intune Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft System Center, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection.

Affected Software

22 affected components
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016
Microsoft Security Essentials
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010
Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection=2012
Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection=2012-r2
Microsoft Windows Defender
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Event History

Apr 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-0986?

CVE-2018-0986 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-0986?

Windows Defender, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, Microsoft Intune Endpoint Protection, Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2018-0986?

CVE-2018-0986 has a severity level of critical (8.8).

4

How does CVE-2018-0986 work?

CVE-2018-0986 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a memory corruption issue in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.

5

Are Windows 10 and Windows 7 vulnerable to CVE-2018-0986?

No, Windows 10 and Windows 7 are not vulnerable to CVE-2018-0986.

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