CVE-2023-36702 Microsoft DirectMusic Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via Microsoft DirectMusic, requiring OS patches for Windows and Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-36702?
CVE-2023-36702 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Microsoft DirectMusic Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36702?
It affects 12 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 and 6 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36702?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36702 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2023-36702 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36702 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-m5gc-mv42-7hx5.