Description
An improper way of scanning files was found in the Microsoft Malware Protection. By exploiting this vulnerability malicious users can execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely via a specially designed file.
Technical details
To exploit this vulnerability, a malformed file must be scanned by an affected version of the Windows Malware Protection Engine. The specially designed file can be delivered via a website, an email message or an Instant Messenger message.
Original advisories
Exploitation
Public exploits exist for this vulnerability.
Malware exists for this vulnerability. Usually such malware is classified as Exploit. More details.
Related products
CVE list
- CVE-2017-0290 critical
KB list
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