QID 91972

Date Published: 2023-01-20

QID 91972: Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Security Update for January 2023

Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool is a malware removal tool.

Affected Versions:
Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool prior to 5.109.19957.1

QID Detection Logic(Authenticated):
This QID checks for the vulnerable versions of Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool.

This vulnerability does not allow disclosure of any confidential information, but could allow an attacker to delete data that could include data that results in the service being unavailable.

CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.3 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.6 severity.

Solution

Microsoft has released patch, customers are advised to refer to KB891716

Vendor References

KB891716 - support.microsoft.com/kb/891716

CVEs related to QID 91972

CVE-2023-21725 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
CVE-2023-21725			msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21725

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