CVE-2023-38163 Windows Defender Attack Surface Reduction Security Feature Bypass
Attackers can bypass Windows Defender Attack Surface Reduction rules, potentially allowing malicious code execution despite security controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-38163?
CVE-2023-38163 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Defender Security Intelligence Updates, published on 12 Sep 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows Defender Attack Surface Reduction Security Feature Bypass
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38163?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows Defender Security Intelligence Updates.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38163?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38163 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-38163 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38163 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h6jp-hfh4-mxpq.