Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Miracast Wireless Display



Published: 2023-09-13
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-38147
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local network
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 medium risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU80714

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38147

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Miracast Wireless Display. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 11 22H2

Windows Server: 2016 - 2022 20H2

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-38147


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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