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CVE-2024-38217

Microsoft | WindowsAdded 2024-09-10Remediation Deadline 2024-10-01

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass MOTW-based defenses. This can result in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features such as Protected View in Microsoft Office, which rely on MOTW tagging.

Required Action

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

Weakness Classification

CWE-693

References