#VU112701 Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-49740

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#VU112701 Protection Mechanism Failure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2025-49740

Published: July 9, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU112701
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-49740
CWE-ID: CWE-693
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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 updates from vendor's website.

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