ACTIVELY EXPLOITED3 sources verified·1 min read
By Lyrie Threat Intelligence·12/13/2022
CVE-2022-44698 added to CISA KEV: Microsoft Defender
Status: ✅ Confirmed exploited in the wild
Date added: 2022-12-13
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Due date: 2023-01-03
Why this matters
Microsoft Defender SmartScreen contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file.
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