Security features bypass in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2023-21759

 

Security features bypass in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2023-21759

Published: January 11, 2023 / Updated: April 12, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU71073
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21759
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Server
Windows

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Smart Card Resource Management Server. A local user can gain access to data related to FIDO keys managed on the target system.


How to mitigate CVE-2023-21759

Install updates from vendor's website.

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