CVE-2023-36726: Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

49 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
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 Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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 1507<10.0.10240.20232
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 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=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp2
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

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36726?

CVE-2023-36726 is rated as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-36726?

To fix CVE-2023-36726, apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft as specified in their official guidance.

3

What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-36726?

CVE-2023-36726 impacts several versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

4

Can CVE-2023-36726 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-36726 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software is exposed to an untrusted network.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-36726?

The potential impacts of CVE-2023-36726 include unauthorized access and control over affected systems, leading to possible data breaches.

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