Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.817658
Category:	Windows
Title:	Microsoft Security Essentials Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (Jan 2021)
Summary:	This host is missing a critical security; update according to Microsoft Security Updates released for Microsoft Security; Essentials Protection Engine dated 12-01-2021
Description:	Summary: This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Security Updates released for Microsoft Security Essentials Protection Engine dated 12-01-2021 Vulnerability Insight: The flaw exists while opening a malicious document on a system where Microsoft Security Essentials is installed Vulnerability Impact: Successful exploitation will allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected system. Affected Software/OS: Microsoft Security Essentials. 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: 7.2 CVSS Vector: AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2021-1647 https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-1647
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