#VU80020 Input validation error in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2023-36741

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80020

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36741

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Edge
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim to download a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge: 79.0.309.71 - 116.0.1938.54

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36741

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?