CriticalCVECISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities· 4 Oct 2023
CVE-2023-28229 — Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Severity: Critical · Kind: Vulnerability
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Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service. Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain specific limited SYSTEM privileges. Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Vulnerability facts
- CVE
- CVE-2023-28229
- On CISA KEV since
- 2023-10-04
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
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