CVE-2023-36025: Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that could allow an attacker to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen checks and their associated prompts.

Other sources

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

99 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21668
6.3.9600.21668
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21668
6.3.9600.21668
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24569
6.2.9200.24569
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26816
6.1.7601.26816
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24569
6.2.9200.24569
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26816
6.1.7601.26816
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22367
6.0.6003.22367
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22367
6.0.6003.22367
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22367
6.0.6003.22367
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22367
6.0.6003.22367
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6452
10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6452
10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20308
10.0.10240.20308
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6452
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.531
10.0.25398.531
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20308
10.0.10240.20308
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113, <10.0.20348.2091
10.0.20348.211310.0.20348.2091
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2113, <10.0.20348.2091
10.0.20348.211310.0.20348.2091
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19043.3693
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5122
10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5122

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 6.3.9600.21668Patch KB5032249
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24569Patch KB5032247
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26816Patch KB5032250
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22367Patch KB5032248
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6452Patch KB5032197
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20308Patch KB5032199
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.531Patch KB5032202
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.2715Patch KB5032190
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3693Patch KB5032189
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.2715Patch KB5032190
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19043.3693Patch KB5032189
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2600Patch KB5032192
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5122Patch KB5032196
  14. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2113Fixed in 10.0.20348.2091Patch KB5032304

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 15, 2023
News Published
12:36 AM
Jan 12, 2024
News Published
via The Register·11:54 PM
Jan 15, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:32 PM
Jan 19, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·06:34 PM
Jan 21, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:00 AM
Feb 13, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:52 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36025?

CVE-2023-36025 is categorized as a security feature bypass vulnerability, which can potentially allow an attacker to bypass essential Windows Defender SmartScreen checks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-36025?

To fix CVE-2023-36025, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-36025?

CVE-2023-36025 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019.

4

Can CVE-2023-36025 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-36025 has the potential for remote exploitation if an attacker successfully bypasses the SmartScreen security checks.

5

What are the risks associated with CVE-2023-36025?

The risks for CVE-2023-36025 include the possibility for attackers to deliver malicious software undetected due to bypassed SmartScreen prompts.

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