Microsoft · Windows · CVE-2025-24061
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows versions prior to the patch released on 2025-03-11
**Description**
A security-feature bypass vulnerability in Windows Mark of the Web (MOTW) allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. This issue is related to a failure in the protection mechanism, enabling attackers to affect the system. The vulnerability may allow an attacker to bypass existing security restrictions and gain access to encrypted data.
**Recommendations**
For Windows 10 Version 1809, apply the patch released on 2025-03-11 to resolve the issue.
For Windows versions prior to the patch released on 2025-03-11, update to a version that includes the fix for this vulnerability.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive data and implementing additional security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.