Protection Mechanism Failure in Microsoft Windows SmartScreen



Published: 2024-08-14
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38180
CWE-ID CWE-693
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Protection Mechanism Failure

EUVDB-ID: #VU95976

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38180

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 in Windows SmartScreen. A remote attacker can trick a victim into running malicious files and bypass security features.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: before 11 23H2 10.0.22631.4037

Windows Server: before 2022 10.0.20348.2655

CPE2.3
External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-38180


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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