CVE-2023-28229: Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2023
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Updated

Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain specific limited SYSTEM privileges.

— CISA

Affected Software

52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19869
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2846
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1817
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1555
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 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24216
6.2.9200.24216
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20919
6.3.9600.20919
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26466
6.1.7601.26466
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26466
6.1.7601.26466
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24216
6.2.9200.24216
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22015
6.0.6003.22015
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22015
6.0.6003.22015
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20919
6.3.9600.20919
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22015
6.0.6003.22015
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22015
6.0.6003.22015
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5850
10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19869
10.0.10240.19869
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19869
10.0.10240.19869
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5850
10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1555
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1555
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1817
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4252
10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1668
10.0.20348.1668
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.1817
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1668
10.0.20348.1668
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4252
10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2846
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4252

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 6.2.9200.24216Patch KB5025272
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20919Patch KB5025288
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26466Patch KB5025277
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22015Patch KB5025273
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5850Patch KB5025228
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19869Patch KB5025234
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2846Patch KB5025221
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1555Patch KB5025239
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2846Patch KB5025221
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1817Patch KB5025224
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4252Patch KB5025229
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1668Patch KB5025230
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2846Patch KB5025221
  14. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19869Patch KB5025234
  15. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5850Patch KB5025228
  16. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4252Patch KB5025229
  17. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2846Patch KB5025221
  18. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2846Patch KB5025221
  19. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2846Patch KB5025221
  20. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1668Patch KB5025230
  21. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1817Patch KB5025224
  22. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1555Patch KB5025239
  23. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22015Patch KB5025273
  24. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26466Patch KB5025277
  25. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24216Patch KB5025272
  26. Upgrade

    Upgrade Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20919Patch KB5025288

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 4, 2023
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28229?

CVE-2023-28229 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Windows CNG Key Isolation Service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28229?

To fix CVE-2023-28229, apply the recommended patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-28229?

CVE-2023-28229 affects various versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2012 among others.

4

Can CVE-2023-28229 be exploited remotely?

This vulnerability requires local access for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-28229?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-28229 could allow an attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system.

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