Cybersecurity Alerts

Microsoft Windows Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

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

Required Action

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

References

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