Security features bypass in MIcrosoft Windows Group Policy



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-36889
CWE-ID CWE-254
Exploitation vector Local
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 low risk vulnerability.

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU79258

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36889

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Group Policy. A local user can read specific Group Policy configuration settings.

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://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36889


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.



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