CVE-2023-29367
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

The iSCSI Target WMI Provider Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-29367) was identified and disclosed on June 13, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple Microsoft Windows Server versions, including Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a CWE-908 (Use of Uninitialized Resource) vulnerability (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability could potentially lead to remote code execution if successfully exploited, affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (Microsoft Advisory).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The patches are available through KB5027282 for Windows Server 2012 R2, KB5027219 for Windows Server 2016, KB5027222 for Windows Server 2019, and KB5027225 for Windows Server 2022 (Rapid7).

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