Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-21766
Published: January 10, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70914
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21766
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows Overlay. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.