CVE-2023-32049: Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published 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.

Other sources

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

31 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19041.3208
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6085
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6085
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1850
10.0.20348.1850
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1850
10.0.20348.1850
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4645
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4645
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645

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 10.0.14393.6085Patch KB5028169
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3208Patch KB5028166
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.3208Patch KB5028166
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1992Patch KB5028185
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2176Patch KB5028182
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1850Patch KB5028171
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4645Patch KB5028168

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
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·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32049?

CVE-2023-32049 is considered a security feature bypass vulnerability.

2

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.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-32049?

CVE-2023-32049 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10 and Windows 11.

4

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.

5

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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