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...

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine < 1.1.14700.5 RCE

The version of Microsoft Malware Protection Engine MMPE installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 1.1.14700.5. It is, therefore, affected by a remote code execution vulnerability which could allow an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the...

HPSBHF03582 rev. 2 - KRACK Vulnerability Affecting WPA2 Wireless Security

Potential Security Impact Information Disclosure Source: University of Leuven Reported by: Intel VULNERABILITY SUMMARY Enhancement to address CVE-2017-13080 and CVE-2017-13081, which is the KRACK vulnerability that affects the security of WPA2 wireless LAN encryption. RESOLUTION A Microsoft...

TippingPoint Threat Intelligence and Zero-Day Coverage – Week of March 12, 2018

This week marked the 11th annual Pwn2Own contest held during the CanSecWest conference in Vancouver and while the contest had fewer entries compared to previous years, it was still an exciting event filled with a little drama. Over the course of two days, the Zero Day Initiative awarded $267,000...

Inside the MSRC – How we recognize our researchers

This is the first of a series of blog entries to give some insight into the Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC business and how we work with security researchers and vulnerability reports. The Microsoft Security Response Center actively recognizes those security researchers who help us to...

Protecting customers from being intimidated into making an unnecessary purchase

There has been an increase in free versions of programs that purport to scan computers for various errors, and then use alarming, coercive messages to scare customers into buying a premium version of the same program. The paid version of these programs, usually called cleaner or optimizer...

Protecting customers from being intimidated into making an unnecessary purchase

There has been an increase in free versions of programs that purport to scan computers for various errors, and then use alarming, coercive messages to scare customers into buying a premium version of the same program. The paid version of these programs, usually called cleaner or optimizer...

Microsoft .NET Framework Security Feature Bypass And DoS Vulnerabilities (KB4054995)

This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Security Updates KB4054995. SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 Greenbone AG Some text descriptions might be excerpted from a referenced sources, and are Copyright C by the respective right holders. SPDX-License-Identifier:...

Microsoft Office 2016 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (KB4011632)

This host is missing an important update for Microsoft Office Suite according to Microsoft security update KB4011632. SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2018 Greenbone AG Some text descriptions might be excerpted from a referenced sources, and are Copyright C by the respective right holders...

Patch Tuesday, December 2017 Edition

The final Patch Tuesday of the year is upon us, with Adobe and Microsoft each issuing security updates for their software once again. Redmond fixed problems with various flavors of Windows, Microsoft Edge, Office, Exchange and its Malware Protection Engine. And of course Adobe's got another...

Extending the Microsoft Office Bounty Program

Microsoft announces the extension of the Microsoft Office Bounty Program through December 31, 2017. This extension is retroactive for any cases submitted during the interim. The engagement we have had with the security community has been great and we are looking to continue that collaboration on...

Ransomware 1H 2017 review: Global outbreaks reinforce the value of security hygiene

In the first six months of 2017, ransomware threats reached new levels of sophistication. The same period also saw the reversal of a six-month downward trend in ransomware encounters. New ransomware code was released at a higher rate with increasing complexity. Two high-profile ransomware inciden...

MSRC の 2017 年 “トップ 100 人” セキュリティ研究者一覧

本記事は、Microsoft Security Response Center のブログ “The MSRC 2017 list of “Top 100” security researchers”...

August 2, 2017 – Morning Cyber Coffee Headlines – “Declaration of Independence” Edition

Good morning! Sit with Carbon Black this morning over a cup of coffee or tea and browse a few industry headlines to get the day started. We’ve got just enough information below to get you through that first cup…enjoy! August 2, 2017 - Headlines Carbon Black in the News: Carbon Black Hires Former...

Microsoft Releases Security Updates

Microsoft has released updates to address vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft Office. Exploitation of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote attacker to take control of an affected system. US-CERT encourages users and administrators to review the following Microsoft security advisories and appl...

Security update for the Windows elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Server 2008: July 11, 2017

Security update for the Windows elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Server 2008: July 11, 2017 Summary An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows when a man-in-the-middle attacker is able to successfully forward an authentication request to a Windows LDAP...

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine < 1.1.13903 RCE

The version of Microsoft Malware Protection Engine MMPE installed on the remote Windows host is prior to 1.1.13903.0. It is, therefore, affected by a remote code execution vulnerability due to improper handling of files during scanning. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can exploit this, via a...

Microsoft Malware Protection Engine on Security Essentials Multiple Vulnerabilities

This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Security Updates released for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine dated 05-25-2017 SPDX-FileCopyrightText: 2017 Greenbone AG Some text descriptions might be excerpted from a referenced sources, and are Copyright C by the...

Microsoft's New Security Update Guides Get Mixed Reviews

Microsoft is receiving mixed reviews for its shift to delivering security update information via its newly launched Security Update Guides. The change was official in April, with Microsoft explaining it would allow system administrators to effectively pair specific patches with vulnerabilities, a...

Microsoft Security Essentials / SCEP (Microsoft Windows 8/8.1/10 / Windows Server) - 'MsMpEng' Remote Type Confusion

Source: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1252&desc=5 MsMpEng is the Malware Protection service that is enabled by default on Windows 8, 8.1, 10, Windows Server 2012, and so on. Additionally, Microsoft Security Essentials, System Centre Endpoint Protection and various othe...