CVE-2023-36657: Critical severity opswat metadefender kiosk vulnerability

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. Built-in features of Windows (desktop shortcuts, narrator) can be abused for privilege escalation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK>=4.5.0<=4.6.1.9996

Event History

Sep 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36657?

The severity of CVE-2023-36657 is critical.

2

What is affected by CVE-2023-36657?

The affected software by CVE-2023-36657 is OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK version 4.6.1.9996 and earlier.

3

How can built-in features of Windows be abused for privilege escalation in CVE-2023-36657?

Built-in features of Windows, such as desktop shortcuts and narrator, can be abused for privilege escalation in CVE-2023-36657.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36657?

To fix CVE-2023-36657, update OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK to version 4.6.1.9997 or later, as specified in the release notes.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36657?

More information about CVE-2023-36657 can be found in the OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK documentation and release notes.

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