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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-36778
CVE-2023-36778:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-36778) was disclosed on October 10, 2023. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 23 and Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Updates 12 and 13 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.0 HIGH with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-426 (Untrusted Search Path) according to Microsoft's assessment (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected Microsoft Exchange Server systems, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the server (Microsoft Security Update Guide).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through KB5030877 for affected versions: Exchange Server 2016 CU23, Exchange Server 2019 CU12, and Exchange Server 2019 CU13 (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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