Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-36025
Published: November 14, 2023 / Updated: January 2, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83041
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSS v4.0: 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:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36025
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Windows SmartScreen feature. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted .url file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-36025
Install updates from vendor's website.