Remote code execution in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-0986 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Exchange Server Server applications / Mail servers Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection Server applications / DLP, anti-spam, sniffers Microsoft Security Essentials Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Windows Defender Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls Windows Intune Endpoint Protection Client/Desktop applications / Antivirus software/Personal firewalls |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU11501
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0986
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error when the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine does not properly scan a specially crafted file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code in the security context of the LocalSystem account.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Exchange Server: 2013 RTM 15.00.0516.032 - 2016 RTM 15.01.0225.042
Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection: 2010
Microsoft Security Essentials: All versions
Windows Defender: for Windows RT 8.1 - for Windows 10, Windows 10 1511, Windows 10 1607, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 1703
Windows Intune Endpoint Protection: All versions
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_exchange_server:2013 RTM:15.00.0516.032:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_exchange_server:2016 RTM:15.01.0225.042:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_forefront_endpoint_protection:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_security_essentials:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_defender:for Windows RT 8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_defender:on Windows Server 2008:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_defender:on Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_intune_endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0986
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
