CVE | Published | Severity | Details | Exploitability | Impact | Vector |
CVE‑2023‑38175 | 2023‑08‑08 18:15:23 | HIGH (8) | Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | 2 | 6 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2023‑36422 | 2023‑11‑14 18:15:45 | HIGH (8) | Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | 2 | 6 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2021‑24092 | 2021‑02‑25 23:15:16 | HIGH (8) | Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | 2 | 6 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2021‑1647 | 2021‑01‑12 20:15:31 | HIGH (8) | Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | 2 | 6 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2019‑1255 | 2019‑09‑23 20:15:13 | HIGH (8) | A denial of service vulnerability exists when Microsoft Defender improperly handles files, aka 'Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability'. | 4 | 4 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2019‑1161 | 2019‑08‑14 21:15:16 | HIGH (7) | An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when the MpSigStub.exe for Defender allows file deletion in arbitrary locations. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first have to log on to the system. An attacker could then run a specially crafted command that could exploit the vulnerability and delete protected files on an affected system once MpSigStub.exe ran again. The update addresses the vulnerability and blocks the arbitrary deletion. | 2 | 5 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2018‑0986 | 2018‑04‑04 17:29:02 | HIGH (9) | A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine does not properly scan a specially crafted file, leading to memory corruption, aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Defender, Windows Intune Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft System Center Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft System Center, Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection. | 3 | 6 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑8558 | 2017‑06‑29 13:29:00 | HIGH (9) | The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine running on Microsoft Forefront and Microsoft Defender on 32-bit versions of 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 does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to memory corruption. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability". | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑8542 | 2017‑05‑26 20:29:01 | MEDIUM (4) | 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. | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑8541 | 2017‑05‑26 20:29:00 | HIGH (9) | 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. | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑8540 | 2017‑05‑26 20:29:00 | HIGH (9) | 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. | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑8539 | 2017‑05‑26 20:29:00 | MEDIUM (4) | 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. | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑8538 | 2017‑05‑26 20:29:00 | HIGH (9) | 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. | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑8537 | 2017‑05‑26 20:29:00 | MEDIUM (6) | 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-2017-8539, and CVE-2017-8542. | 2 | 4 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2017‑8536 | 2017‑05‑26 20:29:00 | MEDIUM (6) | 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-2017-8537, CVE-2017-8539, and CVE-2017-8542. | 2 | 4 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2017‑8535 | 2017‑05‑26 20:29:00 | MEDIUM (6) | 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-2017-8536, CVE-2017-8537, CVE-2017-8539, and CVE-2017-8542. | 2 | 4 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2017‑11940 | 2017‑12‑08 14:29:00 | HIGH (9) | 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. | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑11937 | 2017‑12‑07 17:29:00 | HIGH (9) | 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". | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2017‑0290 | 2017‑05‑09 06:29:00 | HIGH (9) | 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 does not properly scan a specially crafted file leading to memory corruption, aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." | 0 | 0 | NETWORK |
CVE‑2013‑3154 | 2013‑07‑10 03:46:10 | MEDIUM (7) | The signature-update functionality in Windows Defender on Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 relies on an incorrect pathname, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse application in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% top-level directory, aka "Microsoft Windows 7 Defender Improper Pathname Vulnerability." | 0 | 0 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2013‑0078 | 2013‑04‑09 22:55:01 | HIGH (7) | The Microsoft Antimalware Client in Windows Defender on Windows 8 and Windows RT uses an incorrect pathname for MsMpEng.exe, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka "Microsoft Antimalware Improper Pathname Vulnerability." | 0 | 0 | LOCAL |
CVE‑2011‑0037 | 2011‑02‑25 18:00:01 | HIGH (7) | Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.6603.0, as used in Microsoft Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), Windows Defender, Security Essentials, Forefront Client Security, Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, and Windows Live OneCare, allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted value of an unspecified user registry key. | 0 | 0 | LOCAL |
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2024‑10‑30 | 0.12.8.195 | Mac update refinements |
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2024‑08‑27 | 0.11.96.154 | |
2024‑08‑26 | 0.11.95.153 | Faster response for reboot requests |
2024‑08‑20 | 0.11.92.150 | Additional package upgrade pre-requisites |
2024‑08‑15 | 0.11.89.147 | |
2024‑08‑06 | 0.11.87.145 | |
2024‑07‑26 | 0.11.83.141 | Add resiliency for MAC duplicates and uptime |
2024‑07‑25 | 0.11.82.140 | Changes to facilitate cross-platform use. Bitlocker and Windows key refinements |
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2024‑06‑13 | 0.11.60.118 | Enhanced logging |
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2024‑05‑13 | 252 | Added apt-get update to install |
2024‑05‑06 | 248 | Allow restart to use /var/run/reboot-required if needrestart is not installed |
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2023‑12‑11 | 68 | Enhance cryptographic validation of new scripts before updating |
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2023‑11‑06 | 42 | Enhance redundant encryption during installation. |
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