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CVE-2023-36884: Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2023-36884

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

  • Project: Microsoft
  • Product: Windows

Date

  • Date Added: 2023-07-17
  • Due Date: 2023-08-29

Description

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Known

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36884; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36884

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