CVE-2023-36725

Summary

CVE-2023-36725 is a newly discovered Windows Kernel vulnerability (1). This elevation of privilege issue allows an attacker to gain higher access levels within the operating system by exploiting a weakness in the kernel (2). Successful exploitation could result in the installation of malware, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or other malicious activities (3). Microsoft is urging users to apply the available patch as soon as possible to mitigate the risk of exploitation (4). The full impact of this vulnerability remains under investigation by cybersecurity researchers (5).

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