CVE-2023-24880: Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows 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.

Other sources

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

38 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2728
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2728
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2728
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1696
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22000.1413
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1602
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1696
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2728
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2728
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1696
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1607, <10.0.20348.1602
10.0.20348.160710.0.20348.1602
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4131
10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2728
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4131
10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1607, <10.0.20348.1602
10.0.20348.160710.0.20348.1602
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2728
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5786
10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5786
10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1413
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2728
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1413
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2728
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2728
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2728

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1696Patch KB5023698
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2728Patch KB5023696
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2728Patch KB5023696
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1607Fixed in 10.0.20348.1602Patch KB5023786
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4131Patch KB5023702
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5786Patch KB5023697
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1413Patch KB5023706
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2728Patch KB5023696

Event History

Mar 14, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24880?

CVE-2023-24880 is a Microsoft Windows SmartScreen security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-24880?

CVE-2023-24880 has a severity rating of 4.4, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2023-24880 affect Microsoft Windows?

CVE-2023-24880 affects Microsoft Windows by bypassing the SmartScreen security feature, allowing attackers to evade MOTW defenses through a malicious file.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-24880 on Windows 10?

To fix CVE-2023-24880 on Windows 10 version 21H2, install the patch provided by Microsoft (KB5023696) from the official Microsoft catalog update site.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-24880 on Windows 11?

To fix CVE-2023-24880 on Windows 11 version 21H2, install the patch provided by Microsoft (KB5023698) from the official Microsoft catalog update site.

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