CVE-2024-29988—Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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2024-04-30 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2024-29988
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
SmartScreen Prompt
Date Added:
2024-04-30
Due Date:
2024-05-21
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) feature. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2023-38831 and CVE-2024-21412 to execute a malicious file.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-29988
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-29988

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