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CVE-2024-38217

MI

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

What it is

Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that allows an attacker to bypass MOTW-based defenses. This can result in a limited loss of integrity and availability of security features such as Protected View in Microsoft Office, which rely on MOTW tagging.

What to do

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

Vendor notices and references

Description and required action as published by CISA. Full record at NVD.

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