Privilege escalation in Microsoft Streaming Service Proxy



Published: 2023-09-12 | Updated: 2024-04-26
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-36802
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU80658

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36802

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Microsoft Streaming Service Proxy. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 11 22H2 10.0.22621.521

Windows Server: 2019 10.0.17763.1 - 2022 20H2

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36802


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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.



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