Security restrictions bypass in Microsoft Windows SmartScreen



Published: 2023-11-14 | Updated: 2024-01-02
Risk Critical
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-36025
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU83041

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36025

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Windows SmartScreen feature. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted .url file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 11 23H2 10.0.22631.2428

Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 23H2

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36025


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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