Microsoft Windows up to Server 2012 R2 Kernel link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows 10/Server 2008 R2 SP1/Server 2008 SP2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2023-35633. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft Windows 10/Server 2008 R2 SP1/Server 2008 SP2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Kernel. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 12/12/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-35633. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/01/2025).

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: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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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: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

06/15/2023 🔍
12/12/2023 +180 days 🔍
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01/01/2025 +385 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

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

CVE: CVE-2023-35633 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-35633
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-247600
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2023 19:33
Updated: 01/01/2025 04:24
Changes: 12/12/2023 19:33 (21), 12/12/2023 19:34 (13), 12/12/2023 19:37 (20), 01/02/2024 18:53 (1), 01/02/2024 19:02 (10), 01/01/2025 04:24 (17)
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