Windows Defender Smartscreen Bypass

Vulnerability updated 7 months ago (2024-05-05T00:18:10.701Z)
Download STIX
Preview STIX
The Windows Defender SmartScreen Bypass (CVE-2023-36025) is a significant vulnerability in the design and implementation of Microsoft's software. This flaw allows malicious actors to evade defensive mechanisms, enabling them to infiltrate systems undetected. The vulnerability has been exploited extensively in the Phemedrone Stealer campaign, which uses it to infect computers with malware that scans for sensitive information such as passwords, cookies, and authentication tokens. The exploitation of this vulnerability has severe implications for organizations that have not updated their Microsoft Windows installations. Public proof-of-concept exploit code exists on the web, increasing the risk for these organizations. The malware payload delivered by the Phemedrone Stealer campaign can grab and leak sensitive data, posing a substantial threat to the security of affected systems. To mitigate this threat, organizations are strongly advised to update their Microsoft Windows installations promptly. By doing so, they can protect themselves from exposure to the Windows Defender SmartScreen Bypass vulnerability. The official advisory emphasizes the importance of updating to the latest patched version to prevent potential breaches and maintain system integrity.
Description last updated: 2024-05-05T00:11:01.135Z
What's your take? (Question 1 of 5)
Help tune the shared Cybergeist dataset, assist your peers, and earn karma. Expand the panel to get started.
Aliases We are not currently tracking any aliases
Miscellaneous Associations
Other elements of context that could aid in the identification of relevance
Windows
Vulnerability
Malware
Exploit
Analyst Notes & Discussion
Be the first to leave your mark here! Log in to share your views and vote.
Associated Malware
To see the evidence that has resulted in these malware associations, create a free account
Alias DescriptionAssociation TypeVotes
The Phemedrone Malware is associated with Windows Defender Smartscreen Bypass. Phemedrone is a type of malware, or malicious software, that can infiltrate systems through various channels such as suspicious downloads, emails, or websites. Once inside a system, it can wreak havoc by stealing personal information, disrupting operations, or even holding data hostage for ransom. IUnspecified
2
The Phemedrone Stealer Malware is associated with Windows Defender Smartscreen Bypass. Phemedrone Stealer is a malicious software (malware) that infiltrates systems to exploit and damage them, often stealing personal information or disrupting operations. This malware can infect systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. It was observUnspecified
2
Source Document References
Information about the Windows Defender Smartscreen Bypass Vulnerability was read from the documents corpus below. This display is limited to 20 results, create a free account to see more