Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Kernel Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation leads to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-23420. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown function of the component Kernel. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 03/14/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-23420. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

01/11/2023 🔍
03/14/2023 +62 days 🔍
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06/19/2024 +462 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-23420 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-23420
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-223055
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 03/14/2023 21:15
Updated: 06/19/2024 03:06
Changes: 03/14/2023 21:15 (23), 03/14/2023 21:16 (11), 03/14/2023 21:19 (20), 04/07/2023 22:31 (2), 04/07/2023 22:40 (10), 06/19/2024 03:06 (22)
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