#VU71037 Race condition in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-21535
Published: January 11, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU71037
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-2023-21535
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 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.