CVE-2023-36884
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)
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Summary
CVE-2023-36884 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that affects Windows Search, a critical component of the Microsoft Windows operating system. This remote code execution (RCE) issue allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system by sending a specially crafted search request to a remote Windows Search indexer. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including data theft or the installation of malware. Users are advised to install the available Microsoft Security Update as soon as possible to mitigate this vulnerability.
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