CVE-2023-24880: Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <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 | ||
| <10.0.14393.5786 | ||
| <10.0.17763.4131 | ||
| <10.0.19042.2728 | ||
| <10.0.19044.2728 | ||
| <10.0.19045.2728 | ||
| <10.0.22000.1696 | ||
| <10.0.22000.1413 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24880?
CVE-2023-24880 has a severity rating of 4.4, which is considered medium.
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.
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.
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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