Microsoft Malware Protection Engine security update

Number: AV17-064
Date: 9 May 2017

Purpose

The purpose of this advisory is to bring attention to a recent security update to Microsoft Malware MalwareMalicious software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system, without the owner's consent. Common forms of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, and adware. Protection Engine.

Assessment

CCIRC is aware of a critical vulnerability VulnerabilityA flaw or weakness in the design or implementation of an information system or its environment that could be exploited to adversely affect an organization's assets or operations. in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.  Exploitation of this vulnerability may allow for remote code execution with elevated privileges.

Affected Versions:
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine version 1.1.13701.0 and prior

CVE Reference:  CVE-2017-0290

Suggested Action

CCIRC recommends that system administrators test and deploy the vendor-released updates to affected applications accordingly.

References:

• https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/4022344
• https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1252&desc=5   
• https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/05/windows-defender-nscript-remote-vulnerability/