SB2023041182 - Race condition in Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service



SB2023041182 - Race condition in Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service

Published: April 11, 2023 Updated: March 22, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023041182
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
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-2023-28229)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows CNG Key Isolation Service. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.