Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Kernel path traversal

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7.4$5k-$25k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Microsoft Windows. This impacts an unknown function of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2023-35359. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Kernel. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-23. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 08/08/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is available at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-35359. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/01/2023). This vulnerability is assigned to T1006 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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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: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-23 / CWE-22
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/14/2023 🔍
08/08/2023 +55 days 🔍
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01/01/2025 +511 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

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

CVE: CVE-2023-35359 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-35359
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-236542
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2023 20:45
Updated: 01/01/2025 03:56
Changes: 08/08/2023 20:45 (1), 08/08/2023 20:46 (34), 08/08/2023 20:49 (19), 09/01/2023 23:04 (1), 09/01/2023 23:18 (11), 01/01/2025 03:56 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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