PT-2023-1228 · Microsoft · Windows

K0Shl · Published 2023-01-10 · Updated 2024-05-29 · CVE-2023-21766

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

4.7

Medium

Base vector

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

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

Description The issue is related to a synchronization error, specifically a "race condition," in the Overlay Filter component of Windows operating systems. This can allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to protected information. There is no information provided about the estimated number of potentially affected devices worldwide or details about real-world incidents where this issue was exploited.

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

Race Condition

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

CWE-591

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-00458

CVE-2023-21766

Affected Products

Windows

References · 9

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21766 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21766 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/advisory/CVE-2023-21766 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-00458 · Security Note
• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21766 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-21766 · Security Note
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21766 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/42303 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/56272 · Telegram Post