Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.813116
Category:	Windows
Title:	Microsoft Malware Protection Engine on Windows Defender RCE Vulnerability (Apr 2018)
Summary:	This host is missing a critical security; update according to Microsoft Security Updates released for Microsoft Malware; Protection Engine dated 03-04-2018
Description:	Summary: This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Security Updates released for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine dated 03-04-2018 Vulnerability Insight: The flaw exists when the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine does not properly scan a specially crafted file, leading to memory corruption. Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the security context of the LocalSystem account and take control of the system. An attacker could then install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. Affected Software/OS: - Microsoft Windows 10 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 - Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 - Microsoft Windows Server 2016 x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 x64 - Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1511 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x32/x64 Solution: Run the Windows Update to update the malware protection engine to the latest version available. Typically, no action is required as the built-in mechanism for the automatic detection and deployment of updates will apply the update itself. CVSS Score: 9.3 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-0986 BugTraq ID: 103593 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103593 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44402/ http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040631
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