CVE-2017-8538 | Microsoft Windows up to Server 2016 Malware Protection Engine memory corruption (EDB-42081 / Nessus ID 100551)
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2016 and classified as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Malware Protection Engine. Executing manipulation can lead to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-8538. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.
It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.