CVE-2023-24880: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Windows SmartScreen Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2023-24880) was identified and disclosed on March 14, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10 (versions 1607, 1809, 20H2, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (21H2, 22H2), and Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022) (NVD).

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. This indicates a local attack vector requiring user interaction, with potential low impacts on integrity and availability but no impact on confidentiality. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) (NVD).

The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass Windows SmartScreen security features, potentially leading to low-level impacts on system integrity and availability. The attack requires user interaction and local access to be successful (NVD).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Organizations are required to apply vendor updates as per CISA's directive with a due date of April 4, 2023. Multiple patches are available including KB5023696, KB5023697, KB5023698, KB5023702, KB5023705, and KB5023706 for different affected versions (Rapid7).