CVE-2023-32049: Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jul 11 2023(Updated: )
Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Open File - Security Warning prompt.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.6085 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.4645 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19041.3208 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 | <10.0.19045.3208 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22000.2176 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.1992 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
Remedy
Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-32049?
CVE-2023-32049 is considered a security feature bypass vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32049?
To fix CVE-2023-32049, apply the recommended security patches from Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-32049?
CVE-2023-32049 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Can CVE-2023-32049 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-32049 is a local exploit that allows an attacker to bypass security prompts on affected systems.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-32049?
The potential impact of CVE-2023-32049 includes unauthorized execution of files without user consent due to the bypass of security warnings.
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