CVE-2024-38213—Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the SmartScreen user experience via 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-2024-38213
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-38213

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-693