Critical · published February 15, 2023
🚨 A chilling flaw in Microsoft's PEAP could let attackers remotely execute code—this is bad news for anyone relying on secure networks! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with an unlocked backdoor—once inside, an intruder has the run of the place without any checks. All it takes is the right approach to gain unauthorized access! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on your network, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This means they could manipulate data, install malicious software, or even take control of sensitive information, resulting in catastrophic breaches.
Think of this vulnerability like a hotel with an unlocked backdoor—once inside, an intruder has the run of the place without any checks. All it takes is the right approach to gain unauthorized access! This critical vulnerability in Microsoft's Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) allows unauthenticated attackers to execute remote code by sending specially crafted authentication requests. Essentially, it bypasses security measures that are supposed to keep your network safe.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands on your network, potentially leading to complete system compromise. This means they could manipulate data, install malicious software, or even take control of sensitive information, resulting in catastrophic breaches. Immediately apply the security update provided by Microsoft to mitigate this vulnerability. Ensure that all networking devices and authentication systems are configured correctly to prevent unauthorized access. Regularly audit your network's security settings to catch potential risks early. You've got this! Patch up your systems, and you'll be a hero in the fight against cyber threats! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.19747 | 10.0.10240.19747 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1507 | < 10.0.10240.19747 | 10.0.10240.19747 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.5717 | 10.0.14393.5717 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.5717 | 10.0.14393.5717 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.4010 | 10.0.17763.4010 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.4010 | 10.0.17763.4010 |
| microsoft/windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.4010 | 10.0.17763.4010 |
| microsoft/windows_10_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.2604 | 10.0.19042.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_10_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.2604 | 10.0.19042.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_10_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.2604 | 10.0.19042.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.2604 | 10.0.19044.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.2604 | 10.0.19044.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.2604 | 10.0.19044.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.2604 | 10.0.19045.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.2604 | 10.0.19045.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.2604 | 10.0.19045.2604 |
| microsoft/windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.1574 | 10.0.22000.1574 |
| microsoft/windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.1574 | 10.0.22000.1574 |
| microsoft/windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.1265 | 10.0.22621.1265 |
| microsoft/windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.1265 | 10.0.22621.1265 |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2008 | all versions | — |
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| microsoft/windows_server_2012 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2012 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2016 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2019 | all versions | — |
| microsoft/windows_server_2022 | all versions | — |