Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Bluetooth Driver



| Updated: 2023-04-12
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-28227
CWE-ID CWE-787
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds write

EUVDB-ID: #VU74984

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28227

CWE-ID: CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing BNEP packets in Windows Bluetooth Driver. A remote attacker with access to the local network trick the user into connecting to a malicious Bluetooth device, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 11 22H2 10.0.22621.521

Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 20H2

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-28227
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-383/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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