CVE-2023-23379: Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft Defender for IoT Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Defender for IoT<22.3.6
Microsoft Defender for IoT

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-23379?

CVE-2023-23379 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Defender for IoT.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-23379?

CVE-2023-23379 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-23379?

Microsoft Defender for IoT version up to and exclusive of 22.3.6 is affected by CVE-2023-23379.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-23379?

To fix CVE-2023-23379, update your Microsoft Defender for IoT software to a version higher than 22.3.6.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-23379?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-23379 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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