CVE-2023-36563: Microsoft WordPad Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )
Microsoft WordPad contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for information disclosure.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft WordPad | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.20232 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.6351 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <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 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 Itanium | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| 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 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.6351 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium |
Remedy
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-36563?
CVE-2023-36563 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft WordPad.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-36563?
CVE-2023-36563 is an information disclosure vulnerability that may allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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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