Race condition in Microsoft Windows BrokerInfrastructure Service
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-23393 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-362 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Race condition
EUVDB-ID: #VU73607
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-23393
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows BrokerInfrastructure Service. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 10 - 11 22H2 10.0.22621.521
Windows Server: 2019 10.0.17763.1 - 2022 10.0.20348.202
External linkshttp://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-23393
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
