Microsoft · Windows Server 2022 · CVE-2023-36394
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Windows Search Service versions prior to the fixed version
**Description**
The issue is related to synchronization errors when using a shared resource, specifically a "race condition" situation. This can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges. The estimated number of potentially affected devices is not specified. There are reports of real-world incidents where this issue was exploited, with a threat actor claiming to sell an exploit for this vulnerability. The exploit allegedly works on Windows 10-11 and servers 2019-2022.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to the fixed version, update to the latest version to resolve the issue.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.