#VU71035 Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-21532
Published: January 10, 2023 / Updated: February 13, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU71035
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21532
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 escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows GDI. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.