Vulnerability identifier: #VU75143
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Windows Defender
Client/Desktop applications /
Antivirus software/Personal firewalls
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass malware detection mechanism.
The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in Microsoft malware protection engine. A remote attacker can trick the victim to download a malicious file that bypasses the Windows Defender detection.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-24934
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.