Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 SmartScreen Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 and classified as very critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component SmartScreen. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2023-32049. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 (Operating System) and classified as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component SmartScreen. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 07/11/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-32049. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 09/09/2024).

It is declared as attacked. This issue was added on 07/11/2023 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 08/01/2023:

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

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 (787). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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07/11/2023 +71 days 🔍
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04/25/2025 +653 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

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

CVE: CVE-2023-32049 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-32049
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-233608
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2023 19:41
Updated: 04/25/2025 07:14
Changes: 07/11/2023 19:41 (35), 07/11/2023 19:44 (19), 07/28/2023 13:34 (1), 07/28/2023 13:40 (10), 04/29/2024 07:53 (29), 06/09/2024 14:11 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 04/25/2025 07:14 (3)
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