Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 23H2 SmartScreen Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in Microsoft Windows. Impacted is an unknown function of the component SmartScreen. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-36025. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). It has been rated as very critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component SmartScreen. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 11/14/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-36025. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. 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 01/24/2025).

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 11/14/2023 with a due date of 12/05/2023:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations 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 (833). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Attacked

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/20/2023 🔍
11/14/2023 +147 days 🔍
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04/21/2025 +523 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

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

CVE: CVE-2023-36025 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-36025
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-245195
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 11/14/2023 19:24
Updated: 04/21/2025 04:47
Changes: 11/14/2023 19:24 (35), 11/14/2023 19:28 (19), 12/08/2023 14:51 (1), 12/08/2023 14:53 (10), 04/30/2024 05:48 (29), 06/05/2024 23:40 (2), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1), 01/24/2025 04:43 (10), 04/21/2025 04:47 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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