Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2024-38217 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-693 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Windows 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) Protection Mechanism Failure
EUVDB-ID: #VU97013
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38217
CWE-ID:
CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. An attacker can trick the victim into downloading a specially crafted file, evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses and bypass security features such as SmartScreen Application Reputation security check and/or the legacy Windows Attachment Services security prompt.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: before 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894, 10 22H2 10.0.19041.4894, 10 22H2 10.0.19045.4894, 10 1507 10.0.10240.20766, 10 1607 10.0.14393.7336, 10 1809 10.0.17763.6293, 11 21H2 10.0.22000.3197, 11 22H2 10.0.22621.4169, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4169, 11 24H2 10.0.26100.1742, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894, 10 21H2 10.0.19044.4894
Windows Server: before 2008 R2 6.1.7601.27320, 2008 6.0.6003.22870, 2012 R2 6.3.9600.22175, 2012 6.2.9200.25073, 2022 10.0.20348.2695, 2022 10.0.20348.2700, 2022 23H2 10.0.25398.1128, 2008 R2 6.1.7601.27320, 2008 R2 6.1.7601.27320
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
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- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38217
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
