Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-21546

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 January 2023

Summary

The vulnerability in the Windows Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, potentially taking control of the affected device. Exploitation requires that an attacker send specifically crafted packets to an impacted system, making this vector a significant risk to network security. For detailed mitigation and guidance, visit Microsoft's official advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1507 32-bit Systems 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.19685

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5648

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.3887

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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