Rewterz Threat Advisory – CVE-2023-36696 – Microsoft Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Vulnerability

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2023-36696

Microsoft Windows could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw in the Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver component. By executing a specially crafted program, an authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain SYSTEM privileges.

Impact

• Privileges Escalation

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

• CVE-2023-36696

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

Affected Products

• Microsoft Windows Server 2019
• Microsoft Windows 10 1809 for 32-bit Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 1809 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2019
• Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2022
• Microsoft Windows Server 2022
• Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 21H2 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 11 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 11 22H2 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 for 32-bit Systems
• Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 11 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 11 21H2 for x64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2022 23H2
• Microsoft Windows 11 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems
• Microsoft Windows 11 23H2 for x64-based Systems

Remediation

Use Microsoft Automatic Update to apply the appropriate patch for your system, or the Microsoft Security Update Guide to search for available patches.

Microsoft Security Advisory