SB20230411105 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)



SB20230411105 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)

Published: April 11, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB20230411105
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28224)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). A remote attacker on the local network can exploit the race and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.