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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-29365
CVE-2023-29365:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-29365, was initially recorded on April 4, 2023. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been classified with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has identified this as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability poses significant risks as it could allow remote code execution with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. The CVSS scoring indicates potential for complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability if successfully exploited (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The patches are available for affected versions including Windows 10 (versions 1507 through 22H2), Windows 11 (21H2 and 22H2), and Windows Server versions 2008 R2 SP1 through 2022 (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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