Windows Search: remote code execution (CVE-2023-36884)

high severity · exploited in the wild · published 2023-07-11

A crafted file, page or request can make Windows run attacker code on the PC. Attackers already use this flaw in the wild.

Fixed in: 10.0.22621.2134

CVE: CVE-2023-36884

Source: Microsoft (MSRC)

Am I affected?

You are affected if the installed version is older than 10.0.22621.2134. Check the version you have and update to 10.0.22621.2134 or later. The fixed version is verified against a vendor or advisory source.

Get the fix

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