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CVE-2023-35343:
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Overview
Windows Geolocation Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-35343) was disclosed on July 11, 2023. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 10 (versions 1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (versions 21H2, 22H2), Windows Server 2019, 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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has identified this as CWE-426 (Untrusted Search Path) type vulnerability (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected systems, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the high CVSS ratings in all three categories (Microsoft).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability through various KB patches including KB5028168 (Windows 10 1809), KB5028166 (Windows 10 21H2/22H2), KB5028182 (Windows 11 21H2), KB5028185 (Windows 11 22H2), and KB5028171 (Windows Server 2022) (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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