Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Error Reporting Service link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows and classified as critical. This affects an unknown part of the component Error Reporting Service. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-36874. The attack can only be executed locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Error Reporting Service. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

The weakness was shared 07/11/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-36874. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/01/2025).

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 07/11/2023 with a due date of 08/01/2023:

Apply updates per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Zero-Day.cz (788). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Attacked

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-36874 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-36874
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-233719
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2023 20:43
Updated: 01/01/2025 03:29
Changes: 07/11/2023 20:43 (34), 07/11/2023 20:46 (20), 07/30/2023 11:04 (1), 07/30/2023 11:10 (10), 04/29/2024 08:03 (29), 06/09/2024 13:03 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 01/01/2025 03:29 (3)
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