CVE-2024-38213MicrosoftOperating systemsAugust 13, 2024

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Medium 6.5Actively exploited

Description

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

What to do

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

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Details

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows
CVE
CVE-2024-38213
Affected versions
Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5936 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5936
Windows Server 2019 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5936 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5936
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.5936 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.17763.5936
Windows Server 2022 10.0: from 10.0.20348.0 to 10.0.20348.2527 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.20348.2527
Windows 11 version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.0 to 10.0.22000.3019 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22000.3019
Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0: from 10.0.19043.0 to 10.0.19044.4529 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19044.4529
Windows 11 version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.22621.0 to 10.0.22621.3737 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22621.3737
Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0: from 10.0.19045.0 to 10.0.19045.4529 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.19045.4529
Windows 11 version 22H3 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.3737 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.3737
Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0: from 10.0.22631.0 to 10.0.22631.3737 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.22631.3737
Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.25398.0 to 10.0.25398.950 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.25398.950
Windows 10 Version 1507 10.0: from 10.0.10240.0 to 10.0.10240.20680 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.10240.20680
Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.7070 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.7070
Windows Server 2016 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.7070 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.7070
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0: from 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.7070 (excluded) — fixed in 10.0.14393.7070
Windows Server 2012 6.2: from 6.2.9200.0 to 6.2.9200.24919 (excluded) — fixed in 6.2.9200.24919
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2: from 6.2.9200.0 to 6.2.9200.24919 (excluded) — fixed in 6.2.9200.24919
Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3: from 6.3.9600.0 to 6.3.9600.22023 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.22023
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3: from 6.3.9600.0 to 6.3.9600.22023 (excluded) — fixed in 6.3.9600.22023 (from the advisory and NVD; check the exact builds in the official advisory)
CVSS score
6.5
Actively exploited
Yes, listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
CISA due date
September 3, 2024 (deadline for US federal agencies: a good benchmark for you too)
Source
CISA KEV – original advisory
Published
August 13, 2024

The description and the recommended action are quoted from the public advisory; severity, exploitation status and affected versions are compiled automatically from public sources and may contain errors. The vendor's original advisory prevails: check it before taking action. This information is provided without warranty and does not replace a professional assessment.

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