#VU71038 Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-21548

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#VU71038 Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-21548

Published: January 11, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU71038
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21548
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP). A local user can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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