CVE-2023-36853

Summary

CVE-2023-36853 is a vulnerability affecting Keysight Geolocation Server versions 2.4.2 and older. An attacker with low privileges can create a malicious ZIP file in any location and upload it to the server. This file contains a script that, when processed, loads a DLL with SYSTEM privileges, enabling the attacker to gain elevated access and potentially execute unauthorized commands on the system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk and requires immediate patching to mitigate the threat.

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