CVE-2024-29988: Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 09 2024(Updated: )
Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) feature. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2023-38831 and CVE-2024-21412 to execute a malicious file.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.5696 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.5696 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.5696 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.4291 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.4291 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | <10.0.22000.2899 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.3447 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 23h2 | <10.0.22631.3447 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | <10.0.17763.5696 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | <10.0.20348.2402 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | <10.0.25398.830 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-29988?
CVE-2024-29988 has been categorized as a security feature bypass vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-29988?
To remediate CVE-2024-29988, apply the appropriate security patches released by Microsoft.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2024-29988?
CVE-2024-29988 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and 2022.
Can CVE-2024-29988 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2024-29988 can be exploited when an attacker chains it with other vulnerabilities, allowing them to execute malicious files.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-29988 if not mitigated?
If not mitigated, CVE-2024-29988 could allow attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web feature and potentially execute harmful files.
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