CVE-2023-21687: HTTP.sys Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
·
Updated

HTTP.sys Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1574
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1574
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1265
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1265
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22621.1574
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1265
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22621.1574
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1547, <10.0.20348.1540
10.0.20348.154710.0.20348.1540
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1265
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1547, <10.0.20348.1540
10.0.20348.154710.0.20348.1540

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1574Patch KB5022836
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1265Patch KB5022845
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1547Fixed in 10.0.20348.1540Patch KB5022921

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21687?

CVE-2023-21687 is classified as a Moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21687?

To remediate CVE-2023-21687, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-21687?

CVE-2023-21687 affects Microsoft Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022 across different versions.

4

Can CVE-2023-21687 lead to information disclosure?

Yes, CVE-2023-21687 can potentially lead to information disclosure, exposing sensitive data.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-21687?

Yes, Microsoft has released patches for CVE-2023-21687 as part of their security updates.

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