Microsoft Windows Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) privilege escalation | CVE-2023-35317
NAME
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Microsoft Windows Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) privilege escalation
Platforms Affected:
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2019
Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2016
Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server (Server Core installation) 2022
Risk Level:
7.8
Exploitability:
Unproven
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
DESCRIPTION
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Microsoft Windows could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw in the Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) component. By executing a specially crafted program, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain administrative privileges.
CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Access Vector:
Local
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