CVE-2024-38213: Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Aug 13, 2024
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Updated

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the SmartScreen user experience via a malicious file.

Other sources

Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

— Microsoft

Affected Software

45 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Patch available
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20680
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5936
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.4529
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.4529
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.3019
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.3737
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.3737
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24919
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5936
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2522
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.950
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24919
6.2.9200.24919
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22023
6.3.9600.22023
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24919
6.2.9200.24919
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7070
10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.7070
10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3737
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22023
6.3.9600.22023
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.950
10.0.25398.950
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4529
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4529
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3737
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4529
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.3737
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20680
10.0.10240.20680
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4529
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.4529
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.3737
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.3019
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20680
10.0.10240.20680
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.4529
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2527, <10.0.20348.2522
10.0.20348.252710.0.20348.2522
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5936
10.0.17763.5936
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.5936
10.0.17763.5936
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2527, <10.0.20348.2522
10.0.20348.252710.0.20348.2522
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5936
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.7070
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.5936

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 6.2.9200.24919Patch KB5039260
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22023Patch KB5039294
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.7070Patch KB5039214
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3737Patch KB5039212
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.950Patch KB5039236
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4529Patch KB5039211
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4529Patch KB5039211
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3737Patch KB5039212
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20680Patch KB5039225
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.3019Patch KB5039213
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2527Fixed in 10.0.20348.2522Patch KB5039330
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5936Patch KB5039217
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20680Patch KB5039225
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.7070Patch KB5039214
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.5936Patch KB5039217
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.4529Patch KB5039211
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.4529Patch KB5039211
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2527Patch KB5039330
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2522Patch KB5039330
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.3019Patch KB5039213
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.3737Patch KB5039212
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.3737Patch KB5039212
  23. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.950Patch KB5039236
  24. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24919Patch KB5039260
  25. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows Operating System to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22023Patch KB5039294

Event History

Aug 13, 2024
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 14, 2024
News Published
via The Register·12:45 AM
News Published
via The Register·07:22 PM
Jan 21, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:05 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·04:46 PM
Aug 12, 2025
News Published
via The Register·11:34 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-38213?

CVE-2024-38213 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows attackers to circumvent the Microsoft SmartScreen protections.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-38213?

To remediate CVE-2024-38213, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-38213?

CVE-2024-38213 affects various Microsoft Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38213?

The main impact of CVE-2024-38213 is that it allows malicious files to bypass SmartScreen, potentially increasing the risk of malware execution.

5

When was CVE-2024-38213 discovered?

CVE-2024-38213 was identified and disclosed in August 2024 as part of a security update.

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