CVE-2023-36805: Windows MSHTML Platform Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Sep 12, 2023
·Updated
Windows MSHTML Platform Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected Software
44 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
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<10.0.10240.20162
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6252
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4851
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19045.3448
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3448
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2416
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2275
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 10 21h2<10.0.19044.3448
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6252
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1970
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Sep 12, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-36805?
CVE-2023-36805 has a severity rating that indicates a high potential for exploitation, leading to unauthorized access to critical systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-36805?
To fix CVE-2023-36805, apply the recommended security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows products.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-36805?
CVE-2023-36805 affects various versions of Windows Server and Windows 10, including specific versions like 21H2 and 22H2.
4
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-36805?
While the best mitigation for CVE-2023-36805 is to apply updates, temporarily restricting certain functionalities may help lower exposure.
5
What are the potential risks if I do not address CVE-2023-36805?
Failure to address CVE-2023-36805 may lead to significant security risks, including system exploitation and data breaches.