Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2023-24880 |
CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
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Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU73507
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24880
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe 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.
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Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 11 22H2
Windows Server: 2016 - 2022 20H2
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-24880
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Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?