[ CVE-2023-36036 · Published 14 Nov 2023 ]

Microsoft Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.8 EPSS 17%Fix available

[ Why it matters ]Priority signals

  • Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-11-14
  • EPSS: 17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 97% of CVEs)

[ Description ]Official description

Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CISA: Microsoft Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver contains a privilege escalation vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches

CISA required action (US federal deadline 5 Dec 2023): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.