CVE-2023-36696
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-36696 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver. This issue grants attackers the ability to elevate their privileges, enabling them to gain higher levels of access to a system. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including the installation of malware or unauthorized access to sensitive data. The vulnerability is currently unrated, but it is recommended that affected systems be updated as soon as possible with the latest Microsoft security patches to mitigate the risk. Organizations should also implement network segmentation and access control policies to reduce the potential impact of a successful attack.
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