CVE-2023-36721

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.0 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Oct 10, 2023
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 269

Summary

CVE-2023-36721 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Error Reporting Service. An attacker can exploit this Elevation of Privilege vulnerability to gain higher system access, potentially leading to significant security implications. The flaw arises due to insufficient access controls, enabling an unprivileged user to escalate their privileges and execute code with administrative rights. Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue, and users are strongly encouraged to install it to mitigate risks.

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