Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
CVE-2023-32049

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 15%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

A vulnerability has been identified in the Windows SmartScreen feature, allowing an attacker to bypass security checks designed to protect users from malicious software. This flaw could enable the execution of potentially harmful applications without the expected warnings, potentially compromising system integrity and user safety.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.6085

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.4645

Windows 10 Version 1809 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.4645

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

EPSS Score

15% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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