CVE-2023-35635: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Windows Kernel Denial of Service Vulnerability (CVE-2023-35635) was discovered and reported by Microsoft Corporation. The vulnerability affects Windows 11 version 22H2 and 23H2 systems. The issue was initially disclosed on December 12, 2023, and has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (Medium) (Microsoft Advisory).

The vulnerability has been classified as an Out-of-bounds Read (CWE-125) issue. According to the CVSS vector (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H), the vulnerability requires local access and user interaction to exploit, with potential high impact on system availability (Microsoft Advisory).

The vulnerability primarily affects system availability, with a potential for denial of service attacks. The CVSS scoring indicates no impact on confidentiality or integrity, but a high impact on availability, suggesting that successful exploitation could result in system disruption (Microsoft Advisory).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability for affected Windows 11 versions (22H2 up to version 10.0.22621.2861 and 23H2 up to version 10.0.22631.2861). Users are advised to apply the latest security updates to mitigate this vulnerability (Microsoft Advisory).