PT-2023-1065 · Microsoft · Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

Filip Dragovic · Published 2023-01-10 · Updated 2024-05-29 · CVE-2023-21725

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

6.3

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to synchronization errors when using a shared resource in the Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT), which can allow an attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Race Condition

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-00198

CVE-2023-21725

Affected Products

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

References · 6

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21725 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-00198 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21725 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21725 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/42295 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/56307 · Telegram Post