CVE-2023-36884 — Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
2023-07-17 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| CWE | CWE-362 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2023-36884 |
| Date Added | 2023-07-17 |
| Due Date | 2023-08-29 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Known — this vulnerability has been leveraged in ransomware campaigns |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2023-08-29