SB2024081413 - Protection Mechanism Failure in Microsoft Windows SmartScreen
Published: August 14, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024081413
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Protection Mechanism Failure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38180)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in Windows SmartScreen. A remote attacker can trick a victim into running malicious files and bypass security features.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.