CVE-2023-29348
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows Remote Desktop Gateway (RD Gateway) Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2023-29348) is a security flaw that affects multiple versions of Windows Server, including Server 2008 R2 SP1, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022. The vulnerability was initially disclosed on April 4, 2023, and received public attention with Microsoft's security updates in October 2023 (NVD, CVE).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (High), with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. This scoring indicates that the vulnerability is network-accessible, requires low attack complexity, needs no privileges or user interaction, and can result in high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-200 (Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through the Windows Remote Desktop Gateway service. The high confidentiality impact rating suggests that the vulnerability could lead to significant exposure of sensitive data to unauthorized actors (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected Windows Server versions. These updates are available through the Microsoft Update Catalog and should be applied as soon as possible (Microsoft).

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