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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-24909
CVE-2023-24909:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-24909) was initially recorded on January 31, 2023. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has identified this as an Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability (CWE-190) (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 impact scores across all three categories in the CVSS rating (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The patches are available for affected systems including Windows 10 (various versions), Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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