SB2023021439 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Fax Service 



SB2023021439 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Fax Service

Published: February 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023021439
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21694)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Windows Fax Service. A remote attacker on the local network with administrative access to the device can execute arbitrary code on the target system


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.