CVE-2023-36400
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Published Nov 14, 2023
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 122
Summary
CVE-2023-36400 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Windows systems. This elevation of privilege issue lies in the way Windows handles HMAC key derivation. An attacker who successfully exploits this weakness can gain higher system privileges, potentially leading to serious security consequences such as data theft or unauthorized system modifications. It is crucial that affected systems are updated with the latest Microsoft patches to mitigate this risk. Failure to do so may leave organizations vulnerable to sophisticated attacks.
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