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CVE-2017-8540 Details
Description
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.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Feb 10, 2025Exploitation: ActiveAutomatable: NoTechnical Impact: Total
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-8540 | CISA-ADP | US Government Resource |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8540 | CVE | MitigationPatchVendor Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42088/ | CVE | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98703 | CVE | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038571 | CVE | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8540 | [email protected] | MitigationPatchVendor Advisory |
| https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42088/ | [email protected] | ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98703 | [email protected] | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038571 | [email protected] | Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Improper Restriction of Operations Vulnerability | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | [email protected] |
| CWE-787 | Out-of-bounds Write | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft malware protection engine | >= 1.1.13701.0, < 1.1.13704.0 |
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| microsoft windows 10 1507 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1511 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1607 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 10 1703 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 7 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows 8.1 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows rt 8.1 | All versions |
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| microsoft windows server 2008 | r2 sp1 |
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | All versions |
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| microsoft endpoint protection | All versions |
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| microsoft exchange server | 2013 - 2016 - |
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| microsoft forefront endpoint protection | 2010 |
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| microsoft forefront security | All versions |
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| microsoft intune endpoint protection | All versions |
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| microsoft security essentials | All versions |
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| microsoft system center endpoint protection | All versions |
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| microsoft windows defender | All versions |
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Change History
15 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 22, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Feb 10, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 21, 2024 | CVE Modified | CVE |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 14, 2024 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Aug 13, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 8, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 6, 2017 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 30, 2017 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |