Remote code execution in Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing (ICS)



Published: 2023-09-13
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-38148
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU80715

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-38148

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 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). 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 Server: 2019 - 2022 20H2

Windows: 10 - 11 22H2

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-38148


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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