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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-24857
CVE-2023-24857:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2023-24857) was identified and disclosed in January 2023. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Microsoft has classified this as a Buffer Over-read vulnerability (CWE-126) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure in Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver implementations. The CVSS score indicates that while the vulnerability has high confidentiality impact, it does not affect system integrity or availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches for their affected systems (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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