CVE-2023-36403

Summary

CVE-2023-36403 is a recently disclosed Windows Kernel vulnerability that grants attackers elevated privileges. By exploiting this EoP (Elevation of Privilege) flaw, an adversary can escalate their access from user level to kernel level, potentially leading to system takeover. This vulnerability could be exploited through specially crafted software or by manipulating vulnerable Windows services, posing a significant threat to unpatched systems. Microsoft has released a security update to address this issue, which is strongly recommended for all Windows users.

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