Vulnerability details
Advisory: SB2024021334 - Security restrictions bypass in Microsoft Windows SmartScreen
Vulnerable component: Windows
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-21351
CVSSv3 score: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:L/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features
Description:
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling files downloaded from the Internet. A remote attacker can bypass the SmartScreen protection feature and trick the victim into launching a malicious files on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
External links:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-21351