Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Projected File System



Published: 2023-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-35378
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: #VU79234

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35378

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows Projected File System. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 11 22H2

Windows Server: 2019 - 2022 20H2

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-35378


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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