CVE-2022-44698 - Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Project:Microsoft
Product:Defender
Date Added:2022-12-13Due Date:2023-01-03
Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Description
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file.
Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Additional Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44698
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-44698