CVE-2023-36028CWE-122

Microsoft Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Critical · published November 14, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft's PEAP lets attackers take control with just a malicious payload! ⚡ This flaw is like a hotel receptionist who grants access to any room without checking identification – it's a serious breach of trust! Anyone can waltz in and wreak havoc if the right conditions are met. If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, potentially allowing them to steal sensitive information or cause widespread disruption. Imagine a burglar not just entering your home, but also rearranging your entire life in the process!

Put simply

This flaw is like a hotel receptionist who grants access to any room without checking identification – it's a serious breach of trust! Anyone can waltz in and wreak havoc if the right conditions are met. This vulnerability arises from improper validation within the PEAP, allowing an attacker to send crafted network packets to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without proper authentication checking.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to an attacker executing arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, potentially allowing them to steal sensitive information or cause widespread disruption. Imagine a burglar not just entering your home, but also rearranging your entire life in the process! Immediately apply the latest security patch released by Microsoft, and review your network configurations to limit exposure. Ensure that your PEAP implementations adhere to best practices to minimize risk. You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02836 · 86.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-122 · Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Published
2023-11-14T17:57Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 17:57Z
    Microsoft Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol (PEAP) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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