# Forefront Endpoint Protection vulnerabilities

> Forefront Endpoint Protection is made by Microsoft. We track 5 published vulnerabilities listed under that exact name, across 1 version. 1 of them is on the list of flaws known to be exploited, the newest added on 3 March 2022. Microsoft lists newer releases under their own names, such as Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010, so check those pages too.

Canonical page: https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/microsoft/forefront_endpoint_protection

## At a glance

- **Made by:** [Microsoft](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/vendors/microsoft)
- **Published vulnerabilities:** 5
- **Known to be exploited:** 1 (listed under the name Forefront Endpoint Protection)
- **Versions tracked:** 1
- **Most recently added to the known-exploited list:** [CVE-2017-8540](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2017-8540), 3 March 2022. We keep watching the list.

## Is Forefront Endpoint Protection listed under other names?

Microsoft also lists Forefront Endpoint Protection under more specific names, such as Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010. Flaws listed only under those names are counted on their own pages, not here.

- [Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/product/microsoft/forefront_endpoint_protection_2010): 10 published vulnerabilities

## Which versions of Forefront Endpoint Protection do the exploited flaws hit?

Each exploited flaw lists the versions it affects, as published.

- [CVE-2017-8540](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2017-8540) (Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Improper Restriction of Operations Vulnerability): 2010

## Which Forefront Endpoint Protection vulnerabilities are being exploited?

1 flaw is on the government list of vulnerabilities known to be exploited, newest first:

- [CVE-2017-8540](https://www.precursorintelligence.com/what-is/cve-2017-8540): Microsoft Malware Protection Engine Improper Restriction of Operations Vulnerability. High, CVSS 7.8, chance of use in 30 days 72%, known exploited since 3 March 2022.

## Questions

### How many vulnerabilities does Forefront Endpoint Protection have?

We track 5 published vulnerabilities listed under the name Forefront Endpoint Protection, across 1 version. The most recent Forefront Endpoint Protection flaw added to the known-exploited list is CVE-2017-8540, on 3 March 2022.

### Which Forefront Endpoint Protection vulnerabilities are being exploited?

1 is on the list of flaws known to be exploited. The most recently added is CVE-2017-8540.

### Why are newer Forefront Endpoint Protection flaws missing from this page?

Microsoft also lists Forefront Endpoint Protection under more specific names, such as Forefront Endpoint Protection 2010. Flaws listed only under those names are counted on their own pages, not here. Open the release you run to see its own list.

### Which versions of Forefront Endpoint Protection do the exploited flaws affect?

Each flaw names its own versions, usually as ranges. The newest, CVE-2017-8540, affects 2010. The versions for every exploited flaw are listed on this page.

### How do I get alerts for Forefront Endpoint Protection?

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