CVE-2023-36884 — Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-36884: Microsoft Windows Search Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2023-07-17 |
| Due date | 2023-08-29 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Known |
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.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36884; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36884
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36884
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog