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CVE-2023-32049 - Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft | Windows

  • Date Added:
  • 2023-07-11
  • Due Date:
  • 2023-08-01
Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass the Open File - Security Warning prompt.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Additional Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-32049; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-32049

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