CVE-2017-8536
CVE-2017-8536 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Defender with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Defender
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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 denial of service. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8535, CVE-2017-8537, CVE-2017-8539, and CVE-2017-8542.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8536?
- 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 denial of service. aka "Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Denial of Service Vulnerability", a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-8535, CVE-2017-8537, CVE-2017-8539, and CVE-2017-8542.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8536?
- CVE-2017-8536 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-8536 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-8536?
- CVE-2017-8536 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Defender. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-8536?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-8536 published?
- CVE-2017-8536 was published on 2017-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98708
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038571
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8536
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42081/
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_defender:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:endpoint_protection:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2013:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:forefront_endpoint_protection:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:forefront_endpoint_protection:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:security_essentials:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_endpoint_protection:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_intune_endpoint_protection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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