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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-24887
CVE-2023-24887:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-24887) was initially identified and assigned on January 31, 2023. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (CVE Details).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a CWE-191 (Integer Underflow) vulnerability (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could potentially lead to remote code execution, affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the high ratings in the CVSS score (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available for affected versions of Windows, including Windows 10 (versions 1507 through 22H2), Windows 11 (21H2 and 22H2), and various Windows Server versions (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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