CVE-2023-36563: Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft WordPad contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for information disclosure.

Other sources

Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

89 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft WordPad
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20232
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19041.3570
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3570
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2538
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2428
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2031
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26769
6.1.7601.26769
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26769
6.1.7601.26769
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22317
6.0.6003.22317
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22317
6.0.6003.22317
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22317
6.0.6003.22317
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22317
6.0.6003.22317
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6351
10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6351
10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4974
10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3570
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3570
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20232
10.0.10240.20232
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20232
10.0.10240.20232
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19041.3570
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2428
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3570
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19041.3570
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2428
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19041.3570
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2538
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2031
10.0.20348.2031
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.2031
10.0.20348.2031
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2538
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21620
6.3.9600.21620
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4974
10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21620
6.3.9600.21620
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24523
6.2.9200.24523
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24523
6.2.9200.24523

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26769Patch KB5031441
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22317Patch KB5031411
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6351Patch KB5031362
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4974Patch KB5031361
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3570Patch KB5031356
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20232Patch KB5031377
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19041.3570Patch KB5031356
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.2428Patch KB5031354
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2538Patch KB5031358
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.2031Patch KB5031364
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.21620Patch KB5031407
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24523Patch KB5031427

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36563?

CVE-2023-36563 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft WordPad.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-36563?

To fix CVE-2023-36563, install the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions.

3

What versions of Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-36563?

CVE-2023-36563 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, particularly WordPad.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-36563?

CVE-2023-36563 is an information disclosure vulnerability that may allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

5

Can CVE-2023-36563 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-36563 requires local access for exploitation, thus reducing the risk of remote attacks.

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