CVE-2023-36780
published 2023-10-10CVE-2023-36780: Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP346high7.2CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRHUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
2.56%
83.3th percentile
Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
6 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | skype_for_business_server | — | — |
| microsoft | skype_for_business_server | — | — |
| microsoft | skype_for_business_server_2015_cu13 | >= 9319.0 < 6.0.9319.869 | 6.0.9319.869 |
| microsoft | skype_for_business_server_2019_cu7 | >= 2046.0 < 7.0.246.530 | 7.0.246.530 |
| msrc | skype_for_business_server_2015_cu13 | — | — |
| msrc | skype_for_business_server_2019_cu7 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.2HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.2HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-cpxx-4qwp-7xpq: Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-10-10
CVE-2023-36780 [HIGH] GHSA-cpxx-4qwp-7xpq: Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft
Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2023-10-10·CVSS 7.2
CVE-2023-36780 [HIGH] CWE-426 Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Skype for Business Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
To exploit this input validation vulnerability, an attacker would need access to an authenticated user account holding CsHelpDesk administrative privileges, hosting a malicious C++/CLI assembly in the shared directory.
The attacker would also need to create a remote PowerShell session in order to run the insecure Get-Help cmdlet at server context.
This exploit would allow the attacker to gain remote code execution on the Skype for Business Server backend.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, privileges required is high (PR:H). What does that mean for this vulnerability?
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability requires the attacker or targeted user to be granted an administrat
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
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
HackerOne
CVE-2023-41763 Business Elevation of Privilege vulnerability on [.mtn.com]
hackerone·2025-02-22·CVSS 7.2
CVE-2023-41763 [HIGH] CVE-2023-41763 Business Elevation of Privilege vulnerability on [.mtn.com]
CVE-2023-41763 Business Elevation of Privilege vulnerability on [.mtn.com]
## Summary:
The Microsoft Skype for Business installation on the remote host is missing security updates. the flaw was actively exploited. Attackers could access some sensitive information but not alter or restrict access to it. The impact relates primarily to confidentiality. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities:
- An elevation of privilege vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this to gain elevated privileges.
(CVE-2023-41763)
- A remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this to bypass authentication and execute unauthorized arbitrary commands. (CVE-2023-36780, CVE-2023-36786, CVE-2023-36789)
## Steps To Reproduce:
1. Navigate visit https://fec-feweb-ext.mtn.com/lwa/Webpag
2023-10-10
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