CVE-2023-36017

Summary

CVE-2023-36017 is a newly disclosed memory corruption vulnerability affecting the Windows Scripting Engine. Maliciously crafted scripts can exploit this issue, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user or even the system. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation or other malicious activities. Microsoft recommends installing the latest security updates to mitigate this risk. This vulnerability highlights the importance of regularly patching and securing Windows systems.

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