{"id":58976,"date":"2018-04-04T15:44:14","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T20:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=58976"},"modified":"2018-04-04T16:01:19","modified_gmt":"2018-04-04T21:01:19","slug":"microsoft-scrambles-patch-windows-defender-vulnerability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/microsoft-scrambles-patch-windows-defender-vulnerability\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Scrambles to Patch Windows Defender Vulnerability"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Microsoft Security Programs Compromised Due to Security Gap<\/h3>\n<p>New <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/news\/security\/microsoft-out-of-band-security-update-patches-malware-protection-engine-flaw\/\">reports<\/a> confirmed Microsoft&#8217;s security programs, including Windows Defender, are suffering from a major security vulnerability.\u00a0\u00a0The security gap found is within the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine (MMPE), and if it goes unpatched, will allow hackers to do significant damage.\u00a0 In order for the vulnerability to be exploited, hackers must do the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify a computer that has the vulnerability.<\/li>\n<li>Get the user to download a special file on this device.\u00a0 This may be done through instant messaging portals, email, injecting a JavaScript into a website, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Once the user downloads the file, the hacker install malware, delete files, steal data within the system, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, this isn&#8217;t exactly a one trick pony.\u00a0 There are a few hoops the hackers would need to jump through to get to their end goal.\u00a0 However, it&#8217;s not impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Hoops or not, the severity of the problem escalated significantly due to the role the MMPE plays within each Microsoft security program.\u00a0 This particular malware engine is responsible for the scanning, detection, and cleaning component within several Microsoft anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows Defender<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Security Essentials<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Endpoint Protection<\/li>\n<li>Windows Intune Endpoint Protection<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft Forefront Endpoint Protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Getting the Update<\/h4>\n<p>Microsoft has claimed the users of these programs do not need to do anything.\u00a0 They have issued a patch for the security gap, which should automatically be applied.\u00a0 Windows systems with the engine version 1.1.14700.5 or later are protected from the vulnerability.\u00a0 If you would like, you may consumer versions may be verified by following the instructions below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Windows 10: Type &#8220;Settings&#8221; into the search bar at the bottom of your screen.\u00a0 Go to Update &amp; Security, then select Windows Defender.<\/li>\n<li>Windows 8: Tap on the Windows key to open the Start Menu. 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