SB2023031425 - SmartScreen security feature bypass in Microsoft Windows
Published: March 14, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023031425
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24880)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect implementation of the Windows SmartScreen Security Feature. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass the Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.