What is CVE-2023-38175?

CVE-2023-38175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_defender, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-08-08.

How severe is CVE-2023-38175?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2023-38175 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_defender

CVE-2023-38175

Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

EPSS: 0.006 (42.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows_defender
Microsoft Windows Defender Antimalware Platform — versions 4.0.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, Patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38175?: CVE-2023-38175 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_defender, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2023-08-08.
How severe is CVE-2023-38175?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2023-38175 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.