Malware Protection Engine

malware_protection_engine

Vendor: Microsoft • 27 CVEs

CVEs (27)

CVE VENDORS PRODUCTS UPDATED PUBLISHED CVSS
CVE-2026-45584 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 N/A· v4 8.1 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Defender allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVE-2026-41091 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine May 20, 2026 May 20, 2026 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2023-33156 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Jul 11, 2023 N/A· v4 7.0 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2023-24860 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Feb 28, 2025 Apr 11, 2023 N/A· v4 7.5 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVE-2023-23389 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Mar 14, 2023 N/A· v4 6.3 MEDIUM· v3 N/A· v2 Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2022-37971 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Jan 2, 2025 Oct 11, 2022 N/A· v4 7.1 HIGH· v3 N/A· v2 Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2022-24548 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Apr 15, 2022 N/A· v4 5.5 MEDIUM· v3 4.3 MEDIUM· v2 Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVE-2021-42298 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Nov 10, 2021 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 9.3 HIGH· v2 Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2021-34471 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Aug 12, 2021 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 4.6 MEDIUM· v2 Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2021-34464 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Jul 16, 2021 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 9.3 HIGH· v2 Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2021-34522 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Jul 14, 2021 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 9.3 HIGH· v2 Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2021-31985 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Jun 8, 2021 N/A· v4 8.8 HIGH· v3 6.8 MEDIUM· v2 Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2021-31978 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine Nov 21, 2024 Jun 8, 2021 N/A· v4 5.5 MEDIUM· v3 2.1 LOW· v2 Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVE-2017-11940 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine May 13, 2026 Dec 8, 2017 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 9.3 HIGH· v2 The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, 1709 and Windows Server 2016, Windows Se...Show more The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, 1709 and Windows Server 2016, Windows Server, version 1709, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to remote code execution. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". This is different than CVE-2017-11937.Show less
CVE-2017-11937 1Microsoft 1Malware Protection Engine May 13, 2026 Dec 7, 2017 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 9.3 HIGH· v2 The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, 1709 and Windows Server 2016, Windows Se...Show more The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, 1709 and Windows Server 2016, Windows Server, version 1709, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to remote code execution. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".Show less
CVE-2017-8542 1Microsoft 3Forefront Security Malware Protection EngineWindows Defender May 13, 2026 May 26, 2017 N/A· v4 5.5 MEDIUM· v3 4.3 MEDIUM· v2 The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1,...Show more The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to denial of service. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8535, CVE-2017-8536, CVE-2017-8537, and CVE-2017-8539.Show less
CVE-2017-8541 1Microsoft 3Forefront Security Malware Protection EngineWindows Defender May 13, 2026 May 26, 2017 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 9.3 HIGH· v2 The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1,...Show more The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to memory corruption. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8538 and CVE-2017-8540.Show less
CVE-2017-8540 1Microsoft 9Endpoint Protection Exchange ServerForefront Endpoint Protection+6 more Apr 22, 2026 May 26, 2017 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 9.3 HIGH· v2 The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1,...Show more The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to memory corruption. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8538 and CVE-2017-8541.Show less
CVE-2017-8539 1Microsoft 3Forefront Security Malware Protection EngineWindows Defender May 13, 2026 May 26, 2017 N/A· v4 5.5 MEDIUM· v3 4.3 MEDIUM· v2 The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1,...Show more The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to denial of service. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8535, CVE-2017-8536, CVE-2017-8537, and CVE-2017-8542.Show less
CVE-2017-8538 1Microsoft 3Forefront Security Malware Protection EngineWindows Defender May 13, 2026 May 26, 2017 N/A· v4 7.8 HIGH· v3 9.3 HIGH· v2 The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1,...Show more The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 and 2016, does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to memory corruption. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8540 and CVE-2017-8541.Show less

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