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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21730
CVE-2023-21730:
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Overview
Microsoft Cryptographic Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2023-21730) was disclosed in January 2023. This vulnerability affects Windows Cryptographic Services and is classified as a critical security issue. The vulnerability is unique from CVE-2023-21551 and CVE-2023-21561 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It is associated with CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) and CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound). The vulnerability is characterized by low attack complexity and requires local access (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could potentially lead to elevation of privilege in Windows Cryptographic Services. According to technical assessments, successful exploitation could result in high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (NVD).
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