Actively exploited · Published Apr 11, 2023 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2023-28229Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
High 7.0 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Windows 10 Version 1507 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on October 4, 2023). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.7% (higher than 77% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Oct 25, 2023.
Official description
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-591 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C