CVE-2023-36564
CVSS 3.1 Score 6.5 of 10 (medium)
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Summary
CVE-2023-36564 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Search, which allows an attacker to bypass security features. The flaw lies in the way Windows Search handles indexing and querying of files, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive information. An attacker could exploit this issue to gain privileged access to indexed files, potentially leading to data theft or further system compromise. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue and released a patch to mitigate the risk. It is recommended that all Windows users apply the update as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.
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