CVE-2014-4936 – Insufficient Update Verification Allowing MITM

SUMMARY:

The upgrade functionality in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) consumer before 2.0.3 and Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (MBAE) consumer 1.04.1.1012 and earlier allow man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the update server and uploading an executable.

AFFECTED VERSIONS

  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware before 2.0.3
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit up to 1.04.1.1012

PATCHED VERSIONS

  • Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0.3
  • Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit > 1.04.1.1012

MITIGATION ADVICE

We recommend upgrading the affected endpoints to the patched versions.

DETAILS

CWECVS 3.xCVS  2Impact
CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data AuthenticityN/A9.3 HighLimited Remote