Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 SmartScreen authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component SmartScreen. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-24880. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the component SmartScreen. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. Impacted is integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 03/14/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-24880. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/27/2024).

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 03/14/2023 with a due date of 04/04/2023:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (750). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Temp Score: 5.2
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 5.4
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CNA Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

01/31/2023 🔍
03/14/2023 +42 days 🔍
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04/27/2025 +775 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-24880 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-24880
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223079
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 03/14/2023 21:29
Updated: 04/27/2025 17:50
Changes: 03/14/2023 21:29 (22), 03/14/2023 21:30 (13), 03/14/2023 21:33 (19), 04/08/2023 05:21 (2), 04/08/2023 05:36 (21), 04/28/2024 10:28 (28), 06/14/2024 04:23 (2), 06/29/2024 04:21 (4), 09/27/2024 13:18 (2), 04/27/2025 17:50 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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