CVE-2022-44698 Microsoft Defender SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass
Attackers can bypass Windows SmartScreen security features, potentially allowing malicious software to execute without user warning.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 13 Dec 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-44698?
CVE-2022-44698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 13 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-44698?
It affects 10 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h1, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44698?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-44698 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 Jan 2023.
Is CVE-2022-44698 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2022-44698 in the wild since at least 13 Dec 2022, including in ransomware campaigns.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-22vx-vmhj-v8m6.