Microsoft Defender Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
view advisory published 2026-05-19
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describes (1)
Related CVEs.
| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-45584US | — | Exploit | ||
Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Defender allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. | ||||
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references
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
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remediations (1)
- FixedMicrosoft Malware Protection Engine
1.1.26040.8:Security Update:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/manage-updates-baselines-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/manage-updates-baselines-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide
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