SB2023091247 - Remote code execution in Windows MSHTML Platform



SB2023091247 - Remote code execution in Windows MSHTML Platform

Published: September 12, 2023 Updated: September 20, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091247
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36805)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows MSHTML. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted website or an HTML file and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.