CVE-2023-36394

Summary

CVE-2023-36394 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Search Service. This elevation of privilege issue allows an attacker to gain higher system privileges by leveraging a specially crafted search query. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including unauthorized access to critical system functions and data. Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability, and it is strongly recommended that affected systems be patched as soon as possible to mitigate potential threats. Organizations and individuals are advised to keep their Windows systems updated to protect against known vulnerabilities.

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