Malware Protection Engine
CVE-2014-2779
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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CVSS VectorNVD
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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1DescriptionCVE.org
mpengine.dll in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.10701.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted file.
AnalysisAI
mpengine.dll in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.10701.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted file. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. mpengine.dll in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine before 1.1.10701.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system hang) via a crafted file. Affected products include: Microsoft Malware Protection Engine. Version information: before 1.1.10701.0.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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