CVE-2023-36874
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-36874 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Windows Error Reporting Service. An attacker can exploit this Elevation of Privilege weakness to gain higher system access and potentially install malware or modify system settings. The vulnerability is due to a misconfiguration in the Windows Error Reporting Service that allows an attacker to send specially crafted error reports, leading to privilege escalation. This issue can impact all supported versions of Windows and poses a significant threat to system security. Users are advised to install the latest Microsoft security patches to mitigate this risk.
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