Remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft malware protection engine - CVE-2017-8558ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:41175 | Date: (C)2017-07-10 (M)2024-03-06 |
Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: windows |
The host is installed with Microsoft malware protection engine before 1.1.13903.0 for Microsoft Windows Defender or Microsoft Security Essentials and is prone to a remote code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, 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 control of the system.
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
Microsoft Windows 10 |
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
Product: |
Microsoft Windows Defender |
Microsoft Security Essentials |