CVE-2024-21351

Summary

CVE-2024-21351 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows SmartScreen security feature. Maliciously crafted files can bypass this security measure, potentially exposing users to phishing attacks or malware infection. The flaw is reportedly related to the way SmartScreen processes certain types of files, enabling attackers to evade the security checks. Microsoft is working on a patch to address this issue, and users are advised to enable and maintain up-to-date antivirus software as a temporary mitigation.

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