Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU87472

Security features bypass in Windows Defender antimalware platform - CVE-2024-20671

Published: March 12, 2024 / Updated: June 27, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU87472

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20671

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vendor: Microsoft

Affected software:
Windows Defender antimalware platform

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in the Microsoft Defender. A local user can prevent Microsoft Defender from starting.

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