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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-36594
CVE-2023-36594:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2023-36594) was discovered and reported to Microsoft on June 29, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions. The vulnerability was publicly disclosed on October 11, 2023, as part of Microsoft's regular security updates (ZDI Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists within the UMPDDrvBitBlt function in the win32kfull driver and is classified as a type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843). The issue stems from inadequate validation of user-supplied data. It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High), with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access requirements with low attack complexity (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM, effectively gaining complete control over the affected system. The vulnerability specifically impacts systems with multiple active monitors (ZDI Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users and administrators are advised to apply the latest security patches available through the Microsoft Update system (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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