Remote code execution in Microsoft IIS Server



Published: 2023-10-10
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-36434
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Microsoft IIS
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU81755

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36434

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in Microsoft IIS. A remote user can escalate privileges on the system and execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 11 22H2

Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 20H2

Microsoft IIS: 10.0

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36434


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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