CVE-2023-29360: Microsoft Streaming Service Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability

Published Jun 13, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Streaming Service contains an untrusted pointer dereference vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation, enabling a local attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges.

Other sources

Microsoft Streaming Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Streaming Service
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5989
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5989
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19045.3087
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19045.3087
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19045.3087
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3087
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3087
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3087
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2057
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2057
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1848
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1848
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.3086
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3086
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2057
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1848
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5989
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1784
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5989
10.0.14393.5989
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5989
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5989
10.0.14393.5989
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5989
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1848
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3086
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1848
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3086
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3086
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3086
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3086
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3086
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2057
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1787, <10.0.20348.1784
10.0.20348.178710.0.20348.1784
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2057
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1787, <10.0.20348.1784
10.0.20348.178710.0.20348.1784
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4499
10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4499
10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4499
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4499

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 10.0.14393.5989Patch KB5027219
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1848Patch KB5027231
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3086Patch KB5027215
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.3086Patch KB5027215
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2057Patch KB5027223
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1787Fixed in 10.0.20348.1784Patch KB5027319
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4499Patch KB5027222
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1787Patch KB5027319
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1784Patch KB5027319
  10. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of Microsoft Streaming Service if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Jun 13, 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·11:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Jun 14, 2023
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 8, 2024
News Published
via The Register·05:15 PM
News Published
via The Register·05:18 PM
Feb 10, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:11 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·03:13 PM
Feb 29, 2024
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·07:18 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-29360?

CVE-2023-29360 is a Microsoft Streaming Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-29360?

Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 11 are affected by CVE-2023-29360.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29360?

CVE-2023-29360 has a severity rating of 8.4, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-29360 on Windows Server 2019?

To fix CVE-2023-29360 on Windows Server 2019, apply the patch provided by Microsoft. Details can be found in the remediation URL.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29360?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-29360 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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