SB2023011075 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Backup Service



SB2023011075 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Backup Service

Published: January 10, 2023 Updated: October 25, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023011075
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21752)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows Backup Service, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.