Actively exploited
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog since July 17, 2023.
CVE-2023-36884
Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Added to KEV July 17, 2023
Alert details
- Source feed
- CISA KEV
- CVE ID
- CVE-2023-36884
- CWE
- CWE-362
- Affected products
- Windows · Microsoft Windows · Microsoft
What happened
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.
What it means for your business
Microsoft Windows is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (CVE-2023-36884). 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. CISA remediation due date: 2023-08-29. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA due date: August 29, 2023
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