Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 8 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8535 CVE-2017-8536 CVE-2017-8537 CVE-2017-8538 CVE-2017-8539 CVE-2017-8540 CVE-2017-8541 CVE-2017-8542 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available. Vulnerability #6 is being exploited in the wild. Public exploit code for vulnerability #7 is available. |
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Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Windows Defender Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Microsoft Security Essentials Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Microsoft Endpoint Protection Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Windows Intune Endpoint Protection Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers Microsoft Exchange Server Server applications / Mail servers |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 8 vulnerabilities.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU6795
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8535
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing specially crafted files within Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, pass it to the affected application and trigger a scan timeout.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to disable anti-malware protection on the system until the affected service is restarted.
MitigationUpdate Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) to version 1.1.13804.0.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine: 1.1.13704.0
Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Endpoint Protection: All versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8535
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
2) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU6796
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8536
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing specially crafted files within Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, pass it to the affected application and trigger a scan timeout.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to disable anti-malware protection on the system until the affected service is restarted.
MitigationUpdate Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) to version 1.1.13804.0.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine: 1.1.13704.0
Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Endpoint Protection: All versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8536
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
3) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU6797
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8537
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing specially crafted files within Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, pass it to the affected application and trigger a scan timeout.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to disable anti-malware protection on the system until the affected service is restarted.
MitigationUpdate Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) to version 1.1.13804.0.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine: 1.1.13704.0
Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Endpoint Protection: All versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8537
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
4) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU6799
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8538
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing specially crafted files within Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, pass it to the affected application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system. MitigationUpdate Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) to version 1.1.13804.0.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine: 1.1.13704.0
Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Endpoint Protection: All versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8538
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
5) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU6800
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8539
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing specially crafted files within Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, pass it to the affected application and trigger a scan timeout.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to disable anti-malware protection on the system until the affected service is restarted.
MitigationUpdate Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) to version 1.1.13804.0.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine: 1.1.13704.0
Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Endpoint Protection: All versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8539
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU6801
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8540
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing specially crafted files within Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, pass it to the affected application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system. MitigationUpdate Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) to version 1.1.13804.0.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine: 1.1.13704.0
Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Endpoint Protection: All versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8540
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
7) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU6802
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8541
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing specially crafted files within Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, pass it to the affected application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system. MitigationUpdate Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) to version 1.1.13804.0.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine: 1.1.13704.0
Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Endpoint Protection: All versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8541
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
8) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU6803
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8542
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing specially crafted files within Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, pass it to the affected application and trigger a scan timeout.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to disable anti-malware protection on the system until the affected service is restarted.
MitigationUpdate Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (mpengine.dll) to version 1.1.13804.0.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine: 1.1.13704.0
Windows Defender: for Windows 8.1 - on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Endpoint Protection: All versions
Microsoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8542
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
