PT-2023-1631 · Microsoft · Windows

Published 2023-02-13 · Updated 2023-02-13

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CVSS v2.0

6.8

Medium

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

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

Description The issue is related to the StorSvc storage service in the Windows operating system, caused by weaknesses in the dynamic link library search mechanism. This could allow an attacker to elevate privileges by injecting a DLL library during software installation.

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

Uncontrolled Search Path Element

Improper Privilege Management

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

CWE-269

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-01147

Affected Products

Windows

References · 3

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-01147 · Security Note
• https://github.com/blackarrowsec/redteam-research/tree/master/LPE%20via%20StorSvc · Note
• https://infosecwriteups.com/localpotato-tryhackme-writeup-walkthrough-by-md-amiruddin-a2d93747d5ad · Note