CVE-2024-49071

Summary

CVE-2024-49071 is a vulnerability affecting Windows Defender. It permits an attacker, who has already gained authorized access, to disclose sensitive information through an improperly managed index in Global Files search. This issue can lead to potential data leaks over a network connection. Windows Defender's failure to restrict access to the sensitive index exposes the system to potential risks. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, posing a significant threat to data security.

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