CVE-2023-36394
published 2023-11-14CVE-2023-36394: Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
high7CVSS 3.1
AVLACHPRLUINSUCHIHAH
Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected
25 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.20308 | 10.0.10240.20308 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.6452 | 10.0.14393.6452 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.5122 | 10.0.17763.5122 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19041.3693 | 10.0.19041.3693 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.3693 | 10.0.19045.3693 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20308 | 10.0.10240.20308 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.6452 | 10.0.14393.6452 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.5122 | 10.0.17763.5122 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.5122 | 10.0.17763.5122 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19043.3693 | 10.0.19043.3693 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.3693 | 10.0.19045.3693 |
| microsoft | windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.2600 | 10.0.22000.2600 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.2600 | 10.0.22000.2600 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.6452 | 10.0.14393.6452 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.5122 | 10.0.17763.5122 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.2113 | 10.0.20348.2113 |
| msrc | windows_10 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1607 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1809 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_21h2 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2019 | — | — |
| msrc | windows_server_2022 | — | — |
Microsoft
Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2023-11-14·CVSS 7.0
CVE-2023-36394 [HIGH] CWE-59 Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
FAQ: What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability?
An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack complexity is high (AC:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires an attacker to win a race condition.
Microsoft Windows Search Component: Microsoft Windows Search Component
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Elevation of Privilege
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation More Likely
Reference: https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5032196
Re
GHSA
GHSA-rcvq-7v23-7hh8: Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-11-14
CVE-2023-36394 [HIGH] GHSA-rcvq-7v23-7hh8: Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
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#### Table of Contents
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- Attackers Move Fast
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blogs_trendmicro·2023-11-14·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] The November 2023 Security Update Review
## The November 2023 Security Update Review
Get the November 2023 security update and review.
By: Zero Day Initiative 2023/11/14 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the penultimate second Tuesday of 2023, and Microsoft and Adobe have released their latest security patches into the crisp, fall air. Take a break from your scheduled activities and join us as we review the details of their latest advisories. If you’d rather watch the video recap, you can check it out here:
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EoP
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[HIGH] Microsoft November 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 5 zero-days, 58 flaws
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## Lawrence Abrams
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15 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
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5 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
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The November 2023 Security Update Review
# The November 2023 Security Update Review
Get the November 2023 security update and review.
By: Zero Day Initiative
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Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
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Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, November 2023 Security Update Review
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Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, November 2023 Security Update Review
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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2023
Adobe Patches for November 2023
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched in November Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in November Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
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Rapid Response with Patch Management (PM)
EVALUATE Vendor-Suggested Mitigation with Policy Compliance (PC)
EXECUTE Mitigation Using Qualys Custom Assessment and Remediation (CAR)
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
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blogs_trendmicro·2023-11-14·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] The November 2023 Security Update Review
## The November 2023 Security Update Review
Get the November 2023 security update and review.
By: Zero Day Initiative Nov 14, 2023 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
It’s the penultimate second Tuesday of 2023, and Microsoft and Adobe have released their latest security patches into the crisp, fall air. Take a break from your scheduled activities and join us as we review the details of their latest advisories. If you’d rather watch the video recap, you can check it out here:
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Title
Severity
CVSS
Public
Exploited
Type
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Important
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Yes
Yes
EoP
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Important
7.8
No
Yes
EoP
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