Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36884
Published: July 11, 2023 / Updated: September 28, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78099
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36884
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Windows
Windows Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Detailed 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-36884
Install update from vendor's website.