CVE-2023-21699: Windows Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

Windows Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS) Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Affected Software

42 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19747
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20821
6.3.9600.20821
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24116
6.2.9200.24116
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21915
6.0.6003.21915
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20821
6.3.9600.20821
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24116
6.2.9200.24116
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21915
6.0.6003.21915
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21915
6.0.6003.21915
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26366
6.1.7601.26366
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26366
6.1.7601.26366
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21915
6.0.6003.21915
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5717
10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5717
10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19747
10.0.10240.19747
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19747
10.0.10240.19747
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4010
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4010
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2604

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 6.3.9600.20821Patch KB5022894
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24116Patch KB5022895
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21915Patch KB5022893
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26366Patch KB5022874
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5717Patch KB5022838
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19747Patch KB5022858
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2604Patch KB5022834
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2604Patch KB5022834
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2604Patch KB5022834
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4010Patch KB5022840

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-2023-21699?

CVE-2023-21699 is rated as a medium-severity vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21699?

To fix CVE-2023-21699, you need to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-21699?

CVE-2023-21699 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2016.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21699?

CVE-2023-21699 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability in the Windows Internet Storage Name Service (iSNS).

5

When was CVE-2023-21699 disclosed?

CVE-2023-21699 was disclosed in early 2023, following an assessment of the vulnerability by Microsoft.

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