[ CVE-2023-36884 · Published 11 Jul 2023 ]
Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 7.5
EPSS 99%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2023-07-17
- Known to be used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS: 99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA: 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.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 29 Aug 2023): Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36884PatchVendor Advisory
- seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jul/43Broken LinkMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource