CVE-2022-44698—Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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2022-12-13 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2022-44698
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Defender
Date Added:
2022-12-13
Due Date:
2023-01-03
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

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?

Ransomware Status:
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

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