#VU81753 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-36563
Published: October 10, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81753
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36563
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to disclosure of NTLM hashes in WordPad. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and gain access to sensitive information.
Note, the vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.