ID:9634 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-36874

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:9634 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-36874

ID:9634 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-36874

Published: March 22, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU78074
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36874
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Windows Error Reporting Service. A local user can use a specially crafted performance trace to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.