SB2017050901 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
Published: May 9, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017050901
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0290)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing files using Microsoft Malware Protection Engine. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into downloading it and execute arbitrary code on the target system, once the file is scanned with antimalware solution.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.