Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows



Published: 2024-08-13 | Updated: 2024-09-12
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38213
CWE-ID CWE-693
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Protection mechanism failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU95835

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38213

CWE-ID: CWE-693 - Protection Mechanism Failure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures. An attacker can bypass Windows Mark of the Web security feature.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.3737

Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2527

CPE2.3
External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-38213
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1210/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1209/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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