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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.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 13 products from microsoft, from microsoft, from microsoft and 10 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2018, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2018-04-04T17:29:01.583

Last Modified

2024-11-21T03:39:21.963

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
Availability Impact: COMPLETE

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-787

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	microsoft	exchange_server	2013	Yes
Application	microsoft	exchange_server	2016	Yes
Application	microsoft	security_essentials	-	Yes
Application	microsoft	forefront_endpoint_protection_2010	-	Yes
Application	microsoft	intune_endpoint_protection	-	Yes
Application	microsoft	system_center_endpoint_protection	*	Yes
Application	microsoft	system_center_endpoint_protection	2012	Yes
Application	microsoft	system_center_endpoint_protection	2012	Yes
Application	microsoft	windows_defender	-	Yes
Operating System	microsoft	windows_10	-	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_10	1511	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_10	1607	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_10	1703	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_10	1709	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_7	-	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_8.1	*	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_rt_8.1	*	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_server_2008	r2	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_server_2012	*	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_server_2016	*	No
Operating System	microsoft	windows_server_2016	1709	No

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103593 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040631 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0986 Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44402/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103593 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040631 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0986 Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44402/ Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For microsoft's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.