Remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft malware protection engine - 2846338| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:32666 | Date: (C)2016-01-22 (M)2023-09-27 |
| Class: PATCH | Family: windows |
The host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft advisory, 2846338. The update is required to fix a remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in the mpengine.dll, which fails to handle a crafted file. Successful exploitation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the security context of the LocalSystem account and take complete control of the system.
| Platform: |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
| Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
| Microsoft Windows 7 |
| Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
| Product: |
| Microsoft Forefront Security for SharePoint |
| Microsoft Windows Defender |
| Microsoft Security Essentials |
