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Microsoft Windows Defender Antimalware Platform Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - Jan 2021
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
This host is missing a critical security update according to Microsoft Security Updates released for Microsoft Windows Defender Protection Engine dated 12-01-2021
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists while opening a malicious document on a system where Microsoft Windows Defender is installed
Affected Software
Affected Software
- Microsoft Windows Defender on Microsoft Windows 10 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2019 - Microsoft Windows Server 2016 - Microsoft Windows 7 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows 8.1 x32/x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 x32 - Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 x64 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 - Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host
Solution
Solution
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.