CVE-2023-36718
published 2023-10-10CVE-2023-36718: Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP345high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACHPRLUINSCCHIHAH
EPSS
1.58%
72.4th percentile
Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
29 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.20232 | 10.0.10240.20232 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.6351 | 10.0.14393.6351 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.4974 | 10.0.17763.4974 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19041.3570 | 10.0.19041.3570 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.3570 | 10.0.19045.3570 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.20232 | 10.0.10240.20232 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.6351 | 10.0.14393.6351 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.4974 | 10.0.17763.4974 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19041.3570 | 10.0.19041.3570 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.3570 | 10.0.19045.3570 |
| microsoft | windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.2538 | 10.0.22000.2538 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.2428 | 10.0.22621.2428 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22000.2538 | 10.0.22000.2538 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.2428 | 10.0.22621.2428 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.6351 | 10.0.14393.6351 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.4974 | 10.0.17763.4974 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.2031 | 10.0.20348.2031 |
| msrc | windows_10_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1607_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_1809_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_21h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_10_version_22h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_21h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_21h2_for_x64-based_systems | — | — |
| msrc | windows_11_version_22h2_for_arm64-based_systems | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2023-10-10·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-36718 [HIGH] Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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 would rely upon complex memory shaping techniques to attempt an attack.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, a successful exploitation could lead to a scope change (S:C). What does this mean for this vulnerability?
This vulnerability could lead to a contained execution environment escape. Please refer to AppContainer Isolation for more information.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?
The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker
GHSA
GHSA-rcw5-8jm2-j9f9: Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-10-10
CVE-2023-36718 [HIGH] CWE-94 GHSA-rcw5-8jm2-j9f9: Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Virtual Trusted Platform Module Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Talos
Microsoft patches 12 critical vulnerabilities, nine of which are in Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
blogs_talos·2023-10-11·CVSS 9.1
CVE-2023-36563 [CRITICAL] Microsoft patches 12 critical vulnerabilities, nine of which are in Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
Microsoft disclosed 104 vulnerabilities in its extensive range of software and services, the most in a single Patch Tuesday since July.
What is most notable is that this batch of vulnerabilities includes 12 that are considered “critical,” nine of which are remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol.
Two other vulnerabilities that Microsoft is fixing Tuesday — CVE-2023-36563 in Microsoft WordPad and CVE-2023-41763 in the Skype communication platform — have already been publicly exploited in the wild and have proof-of-concept code available, making it more likely that attackers will try to exploit unpatched versions of these pieces of software. However, these issues are only considered “important.”
The nine Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol vulnerabilities all requir
Talos
Microsoft patches 12 critical vulnerabilities, nine of which are in Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
blogs_talos·2023-10-11·CVSS 9.1
[CRITICAL] Microsoft patches 12 critical vulnerabilities, nine of which are in Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
## Microsoft patches 12 critical vulnerabilities, nine of which are in Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol
Microsoft disclosed 104 vulnerabilities in its extensive range of software and services, the most in a single Patch Tuesday since July.
What is most notable is that this batch of vulnerabilities includes 12 that are considered “critical,” nine of which are remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol.
Two other vulnerabilities that Microsoft is fixing Tuesday — CVE-2023-36563 in Microsoft WordPad and CVE-2023-41763 in the Skype communication platform — have already been publicly exploited in the wild and have proof-of-concept code available, making it more likely that attackers will try to exploit unpatched versions of these pieces of software. However, these issu
Qualys
Qualys Review: Microsoft and Adobe Security Patches October 2023 | Qualys
blogs_qualys·2023-10-10
Qualys Review: Microsoft and Adobe Security Patches October 2023 | Qualys
#### Table of Contents
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2023
- Adobe Patches for October 2023
- Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
- Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
- Microsoft Release Summary
- Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
- 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
Microsoft released its October edition of Patch Tuesday! In this month’s updates, Microsoft has addressed 105 vulnerabilities in different products, features, and
Trendmicro
The October 2023 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2023-10-10
The October 2023 Security Update Review
# The October 2023 Security Update Review
Get the October 2023 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs
2023/10/10
Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
Twenty years ago this month, Microsoft introduced the concept of “Patch Tuesday” – although the marketing folks wanted it called “Update Tuesday” (they didn’t like the word “patch”). Over the years, more companies joined the Patch Tuesday bandwagon. Here we are 20 years later, still talking about the latest security releases from Adobe and Microsoft. Pop some champagne to celebrate and join us as we review the details of the latest advisories from Adobe and Microsoft. If you’d rather watch the video recap, you can check it out here.
Adobe Patches for October 2023
For October, Adobe released three bulletins addressing 13 CVEs in Ado
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft October 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 104 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2023-10-10·CVSS 5.3
CVE-2023-5346 [MEDIUM] Microsoft October 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 104 flaws
## Microsoft October 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-days, 104 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
26 Elevation of Privilege Vulnerabilities
3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
45 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
12 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
17 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
1 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
The total count of 104 flaws does not include one Chromium vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-5346, which was fixed by Google on October 3rd and ported to Microsoft Edge.
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5031354 cumulative update and Windows 10 KB5031356 cumulative update .
## Three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes three zero-day vulne
Trendmicro
The October 2023 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2023-10-10·CVSS 6.5
[MEDIUM] The October 2023 Security Update Review
## The October 2023 Security Update Review
Get the October 2023 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs Oct 10, 2023 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
Twenty years ago this month, Microsoft introduced the concept of “Patch Tuesday” – although the marketing folks wanted it called “Update Tuesday” (they didn’t like the word “patch”). Over the years, more companies joined the Patch Tuesday bandwagon. Here we are 20 years later, still talking about the latest security releases from Adobe and Microsoft. Pop some champagne to celebrate and join us as we review the details of the latest advisories from Adobe and Microsoft. If you’d rather watch the video recap, you can check it out here.
CVE
Title
Severity
CVSS
Public
Exploited
Type
CVE-2023-36563
Microsoft WordPad Information
Qualys
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2023 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2023-10-10
Microsoft and Adobe Patch Tuesday, October 2023 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2023
Adobe Patches for October 2023
Zero-day Vulnerability Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched in October Patch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Discover and Prioritize Vulnerabilities in Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response (VMDR)
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
Microsoft released its October edition of Patch Tuesday! In this month’s updates, Microsoft has addressed 105 vulnerabilities in different products, features, and roles. Let’s t
Trendmicro
The October 2023 Security Update Review
blogs_trendmicro·2023-10-10·CVSS 6.5
[MEDIUM] The October 2023 Security Update Review
## The October 2023 Security Update Review
Get the October 2023 security update and review.
By: Dustin Childs 2023/10/10 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
Twenty years ago this month, Microsoft introduced the concept of “Patch Tuesday” – although the marketing folks wanted it called “Update Tuesday” (they didn’t like the word “patch”). Over the years, more companies joined the Patch Tuesday bandwagon. Here we are 20 years later, still talking about the latest security releases from Adobe and Microsoft. Pop some champagne to celebrate and join us as we review the details of the latest advisories from Adobe and Microsoft. If you’d rather watch the video recap, you can check it out here.
CVE
Title
Severity
CVSS
Public
Exploited
Type
CVE-2023-36563
Microsoft WordPad Information Di
Crowdstrike
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