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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-36726

high

7.8

CWE

416

10/10/2023

1/1/2025

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

First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )

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

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.10240.20232
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.10240.20232
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.14393.6351
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.17763.4974
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19041.3570
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19045.3570
Windows 11	<10.0.22000.2538
Windows 11	<10.0.22621.2428
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally

Remedy

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36726

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Reference Links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36726 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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