CVE-2023-23376

CVE-2023-23376 is a software vulnerability, specifically an elevation-of-privilege flaw found in the Windows Common Log File System Driver. This vulnerability allows an attacker to gain system-level privileges, posing a significant risk to unpatched Windows systems. It is similar to another exploit, CVE-2023-28252, indicating a pattern of potential weaknesses within this system component. The impact of this vulnerability is severe, as it enables attackers to escalate their privileges on unpatched Windows systems by exploiting flaws in the Common Log File System Driver. Moreover, when combined with another vulnerability, CVE-2023-21823, which permits remote execution, the security threat becomes even more critical. These two vulnerabilities together allow for a potent attack vector, where an attacker could potentially gain remote access and then escalate their privileges to system level. Check Point IPS provides protection against these threats, including CVE-2023-23376 and other related vulnerabilities such as Microsoft Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege (CVE-2023-21823) and Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass (CVE-2023-21715). It's crucial for organizations to ensure that their Windows systems are updated and patched regularly to mitigate the risks associated with these vulnerabilities.