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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-35629
CVE-2023-35629:
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Overview
Microsoft USBHUB 3.0 Device Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-35629, was disclosed on December 12, 2023. This vulnerability affects various Microsoft Windows systems including Windows 10 1507, Windows Server 2008 SP2, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.8 (Medium) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has identified this as an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability (CWE-125) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution through the USBHUB 3.0 Device Driver, potentially leading to complete system compromise with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (Microsoft).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB updates including KB5033379 for Windows 10 1507, KB5033429 for Windows Server 2012, and KB5033420 for Windows Server 2012 R2 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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