CVE-2022-44698: Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Tue Dec 13 2022(Updated: )
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Defender Security Intelligence Updates | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.5582 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.3770 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19042.2364 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19043.2364 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19044.2364 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19045.2364 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22000.1335 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | <10.0.14393.5582 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.3770 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.1366 | |
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21h1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-44698?
CVE-2022-44698 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44698?
CVE-2022-44698 has a severity rating of 5.4, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2022-44698 affect Microsoft Defender SmartScreen?
CVE-2022-44698 allows an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses in Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.
Which software products are affected by CVE-2022-44698?
Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 11 (21H2), Microsoft Windows Server 2022, and Microsoft Windows Server 2019 are affected by CVE-2022-44698.
How can I fix CVE-2022-44698?
To fix CVE-2022-44698, apply the official patches provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.
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