#VU80838 Input validation error in Microsoft Edge - CVE-2023-36562

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80838

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36562

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 bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass browser sandbox restrictions.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Edge: 79.0.309.71 - 116.0.1938.81

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36562

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?