CVE-2023-21819: Windows Secure Channel Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
·
Updated

Windows Secure Channel Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

25 affected componentsFixes available
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 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1574
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2604
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 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22621.1574
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22621.1574
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4010
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1547, <10.0.20348.1540
10.0.20348.154710.0.20348.1540
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1547, <10.0.20348.1540
10.0.20348.154710.0.20348.1540
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4010
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010

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 10.0.19045.2604Patch KB5022834
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2604Patch KB5022834
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2604Patch KB5022834
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1574Patch KB5022836
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4010Patch KB5022840
  6. 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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
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-2023-21819?

CVE-2023-21819 has been rated as critical due to its potential to cause a denial of service on affected Windows systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21819?

To fix CVE-2023-21819, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-21819?

CVE-2023-21819 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019 and 2022.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-21819 expose systems to?

CVE-2023-21819 exposes systems to denial of service attacks, potentially impacting availability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-21819 if I cannot apply the patch immediately?

Currently, no specific workarounds have been provided for CVE-2023-21819, so applying the patch is recommended.

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