Vulnerability in MS Malware Protection Eng. Could Allow DOS

[quietman7]

Vulnerability in Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Could Allow DOS

Microsoft is releasing this security advisory to inform customers that an update to the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine addresses a security vulnerability that was reported to Microsoft. The vulnerability could allow denial of service if the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine scans a specially crafted file. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could prevent the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine from monitoring affected systems until the specially crafted file is manually removed and the service is restarted.

The Microsoft Malware Protection Engine ships with several Microsoft antimalware products. See the Affected Software section for a list of affected products.

[Wingman]

Thanks QM... I just recently had to purchase a new laptop, Windows 8.1 installed. Installed avast! as one of the first steps and disable Windows Defender.

[Deleted]

Will re-read this QM7..seems a bit complicated to me? I use MSE and have Windows Defender turned off?
It seems as this is for W8, however I did notice that when I scrolled down, W7 was discussed. 
It sure does not seem good I have a strange program I will talk about in a new thread..wonder if it's a problem?

[quietman7]

You're welcome.