Input validation error in Windows Server - CVE-2023-21800

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Input validation error in Windows Server - CVE-2023-21800

Published: February 15, 2023 / Updated: May 31, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU72230
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21800
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Installer. A local user can execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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