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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-28222
CVE-2023-28222:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2023-28222) was disclosed on April 11, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.1 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a CWE-59 type vulnerability, which relates to Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. The CVSS scoring indicates high impacts on integrity and availability of the system, while confidentiality impact is rated as none (Rapid7).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected versions. Updates are available through various KB articles including KB5025221, KB5025224, KB5025228, KB5025229, KB5025230, KB5025234, KB5025239, KB5025272, and KB5025288 (Rapid7).
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