Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 CNG Key Isolation Service improper synchronization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Microsoft Windows. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component CNG Key Isolation Service. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-28229. The attack is only possible with local access. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component CNG Key Isolation Service. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-662. The product utilizes multiple threads or processes to allow temporary access to a shared resource that can only be exclusive to one process at a time, but it does not properly synchronize these actions, which might cause simultaneous accesses of this resource by multiple threads or processes. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was released 04/11/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-28229. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/09/2024).

It is declared as attacked. The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 10/04/2023 with a due date of 10/25/2023:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper synchronization
CWE: CWE-662
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Attacked

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Recommended: Patch
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09/09/2024 +517 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

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

CVE: CVE-2023-28229 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28229
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-225591
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 04/11/2023 20:47
Updated: 09/09/2024 22:30
Changes: 04/11/2023 20:47 (34), 04/11/2023 20:50 (20), 04/28/2023 16:38 (2), 04/28/2023 16:46 (10), 04/29/2024 14:22 (29), 08/14/2024 18:44 (1), 09/09/2024 22:30 (1)
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