This vulnerability allows local malicious users to create a denial-of-service condition on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within Windows Defender. By creating a directory junction, an attacker can abuse Windows Defender to delete a file. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to create a denial-of-service condition on the system.
| Vulnerable Product | Search on Vulmon | Subscribe to Product |
|---|---|---|
microsoft malware protection engine |
Vulmon