Vulnerability identifier: #VU71064
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows Installer. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 - 10 S, 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 11 - 11 22H2
Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 2004
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21542
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.