CVE-2023-21679
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 1.10%
Last modified
CVE-2023-21679 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | All 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 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions | — |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-21679?
Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-21679?
CVE-2023-21679 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21679?
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-2023-21679?
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