ID:9363 - Exploit for Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36884

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:9363 - Exploit for Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36884

ID:9363 - Exploit for Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36884

Published: September 28, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU78099
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36884
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling cross-protocol file navigation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.