Microsoft Windows update for AMD processors



Published: 2023-12-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-20588
CWE-ID CWE-369
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Division by zero

EUVDB-ID: #VU79239

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-20588

CWE-ID: CWE-369 - Divide By Zero

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a divide by zero error that can return speculative data. A local user can gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 23H2

Windows: 10 - 11 23H2

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-20588


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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