Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Forefront Security | - |
| Microsoft | Malware Protection Engine | <= 1.1.13704.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Defender | - |
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 2013 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98710Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038571
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8541Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42092/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98710Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038571
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8541Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42092/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8541?
CVE-2017-8541 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2017-8541?
CVE-2017-8541 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8541?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Forefront Security, Microsoft Malware Protection Engine, Microsoft Windows Defender, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Windows 10.