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
| CWE | CVS 3.x | CVS 2 | Impact |
| CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity | N/A | 9.3 High | Limited Remote |