ID:9480 - Exploit for Input validation error in Windows - CVE-2023-38146

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:9480 - Exploit for Input validation error in Windows - CVE-2023-38146

ID:9480 - Exploit for Input validation error in Windows - CVE-2023-38146

Published: January 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU80712
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38146
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.