CVE-2023-21559
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.58%
Last modified
CVE-2023-21559 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Cryptographic Information Disclosure Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Cryptographic Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-21559?
Windows Cryptographic Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-21559?
CVE-2023-21559 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21559?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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Are you affected by CVE-2023-21559?
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