SB2023011076 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Event Tracing for Windows



SB2023011076 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Event Tracing for Windows

Published: January 10, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023011076
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21753)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Event Tracing for Windows. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


2) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21536)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Event Tracing for Windows. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.