Microsoft Malware Protection Engine on Windows Defender RCE Vulnerability - Apr 2018

This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Security Updates released for Microsoft Malware Protection Engine dated 03-04-2018

The flaw exists when the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine does not properly scan a specially crafted file, leading to memory corruption.

Microsoft Windows 10 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2016 x64 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 x64 Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1703 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1709 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1511 x32/x64 Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x32/x64

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.