SB2023091320 - Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows Defender Attack Surface Reduction
Published: September 13, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023091320
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38163)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Defender Attack Surface Reduction. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass the Windows Defender Attack Surface Reduction blocking feature.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.