SB2017062601 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine



SB2017062601 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine

Published: June 26, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017062601
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8558)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when scanning malicious files by  the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.