SB20250709117 - Protection Mechanism Failure in Microsoft Windows SmartScreen
Published: July 9, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250709117
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-2025-49740)
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 to launch malicious files and evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.