CVE-2023-23414 Windows Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on Windows systems via the PPPoE protocol, requiring immediate patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-23414?
CVE-2023-23414 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-591
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-23414?
It affects 13 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-23414?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-23414 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-23414 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-23414 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-rj6c-3wgj-2r9h.