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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-28246
CVE-2023-28246:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Registry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-28246, was disclosed on April 11, 2023. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows systems, including Windows 11 21H2, Windows 11 22H2, and Windows Server 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as an improper access control vulnerability (CWE-284) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems. The high CVSS score indicates potential severe impacts on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the available patches to affected systems including Windows 11 21H2 (versions up to 10.0.22000.1817), Windows 11 22H2 (versions up to 10.0.22621.1555), and Windows Server 2022 (NVD).
Additional resources
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