Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability Sep19

This host is missing an important security update according to Microsoft Security Updates released for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine dated 23-09-2019

The flaw exists as Microsoft Defender improperly handles files

Microsoft Windows Defender on Windows 10 x32/x64 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2016 Windows 7 x32/x64 Windows 8.1 x32/x64 Windows Server 2008 x32 Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2

Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host

Run the Windows Update to update the malware protection engine to the latest version available. Typically, no action is required as the built-in mechanism for the automatic detection and deployment of updates will apply the update itself.