CVE-2018-0986
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
75.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2018-04-04
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-44402
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2018-0986?
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.
Is CVE-2018-0986 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2018-0986 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 75.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-0986?
CVE-2018-0986 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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