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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-28271
CVE-2023-28271:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Kernel Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2023-28271) was discovered and reported to Microsoft in March 2023. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions (Microsoft Advisory).
Technical details
This vulnerability is classified as a Memory Information Disclosure issue in the Windows Kernel with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (Medium). The vulnerability has been categorized under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) and requires local access with low attack complexity (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to obtain information disclosure from the affected system. The attack requires local access and could potentially expose sensitive information to unauthorized actors (Microsoft Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches for their affected Windows systems (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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