Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU83035

Buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-36036

Published: November 14, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83035

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36036

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. A local user trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

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

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2023-36036

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36036

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