CVE-2023-28229β€”Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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2023-10-04 Β· last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2023-28229
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows CNG Key Isolation Service
Date Added:
2023-10-04
Due Date:
2023-10-25
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows CNG Key Isolation Service Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Cryptographic Next Generation (CNG) Key Isolation Service contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows an attacker to gain specific limited SYSTEM privileges.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28229
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28229

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