CriticalCVECISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities· 17 Jul 2023
CVE-2023-36884 — Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
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Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows Search contains an unspecified vulnerability that could allow an attacker to evade Mark of the Web (MOTW) defenses via a specially crafted malicious file, leading to remote code execution. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2023-36884
- On CISA KEV since
- 2023-07-17
- Ransomware use
- Known
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