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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-36704
CVE-2023-36704:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Setup Files Cleanup Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-36704) was identified and disclosed in 2023. The vulnerability affects Microsoft Windows 10 version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 systems. The initial CVE record was created on June 26, 2023, and was publicly disclosed on October 10, 2023 (MITRE CVE, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Use of Uninitialized Resource vulnerability (CWE-908) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected systems, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system with high severity ratings across all three categories (Microsoft Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through KB5031361 for affected systems including Windows 10 1809 and Windows Server 2019 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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