Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-28238
Published: April 11, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU74891
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28238
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
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 Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Protocol Extensions. A remote user can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.