#VU80712 Input validation error in Windows - CVE-2023-38146

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#VU80712 Input validation error in Windows - CVE-2023-38146

Published: September 13, 2023 / Updated: January 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU80712
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38146
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft

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.

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