CVE-2023-38175

Summary

CVE-2023-38175 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows Defender. The flaw allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a vulnerable system by exploiting a vulnerability in the way Windows Defender handles specific files. Successful exploitation could lead to the installation of unauthorized software, unauthorized access to sensitive information, or other malicious activities. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations and individuals who use Microsoft Windows Defender as their primary antivirus solution. Microsoft has released patches to address this issue, and it is strongly recommended that all users install the patches as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.

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