Advisory Details

September 12th, 2023

Microsoft Windows CLFS Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

ZDI-23-1404
ZDI-CAN-20975

CVE ID CVE-2023-38143
CVSS SCORE 2.8, AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
AFFECTED VENDORS Microsoft
AFFECTED PRODUCTS Windows
VULNERABILITY DETAILS

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within the CLFS driver. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the kernel.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38143
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
  • 2023-06-13 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2023-09-12 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT Anonymous
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