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CVE-2024-38213

Microsoft Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass

6.5 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 13.6%
  1. Published13 Aug 2024
  2. Added to CISA KEV13 Aug 2024
  3. Remediation due3 Sept 2024
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

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

Added to KEV: 13 Aug 2024Federal remediation due: 3 Sept 2024

Description

Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Affected products

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 · 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

Remediation

Fixed in
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 2016≥ 10.0.14393.7070

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-38213 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-38213 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 13 Aug 2024.

How severe is CVE-2024-38213?

CVE-2024-38213 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 13.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-38213?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, and 8 more.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38213?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1507 10.0.10240.20680, Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.7070, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.5936 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.