#VU72220 Security features bypass in Windows Defender - CVE-2023-21809
Published: February 15, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72220
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21809
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Defender
Windows Defender
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted malicious file that may bypass antimalware protection.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.