CVE-2023-28229
HIGHCVSS 7/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 1.87%
Last modified
CVE-2023-28229 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.19869 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.5850 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.4252 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.2846 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.2846 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.2846 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | < 10.0.22000.1817 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.1555 | — |
| 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
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28229Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28229Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-28229US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28229?
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-28229?
CVE-2023-28229 has a CVSS score of 7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28229?
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.
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