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Known exploited vulnerability · Microsoft

CVE-2024-38217: Microsoft Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

mediumCVSS 3.1 5.4Exploited

Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2024 · Updated Aug 10, 2026

Required action

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

Advisory details

From the National Vulnerability Database. This product uses the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD.

Windows Mark of the Web Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

References

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