CVE-2023-1017: TPM2.0 vulnerable to out-of-bounds write

Published Nov 29, 2022
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Updated

A out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in TPM2.0's Module Library allowing writing of a 2-byte data past the end of TPM2.0 command in the CryptParameterDecryption routine. An attacker who can successfully exploit this vulnerability can lead to denial of service (crashing the TPM chip/process or rendering it unusable) and/or arbitrary code execution in the TPM context.

Other sources

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in TPM2.0's Module Library allowing writing of a 2-byte data past the end of TPM2.0 command in the CryptParameterDecryption routine. An attacker who can successfully exploit this vulnerability can lead to denial of service (crashing the TPM chip/process or rendering it unusable) and/or arbitrary code execution in the TPM context.

MITRE

CERT/CC: CVE-2023-1017 TPM2.0 Module Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

28 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Trustedcomputinggroup Trusted Platform Module=2.0-revision_1.16
Trustedcomputinggroup Trusted Platform Module=2.0-revision_1.38
Trustedcomputinggroup Trusted Platform Module=2.0-revision_1.59
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19805
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2728
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2728
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2728
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1696
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1413
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1607
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10

Event History

Nov 29, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:02 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 14, 2023
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-1017?

CVE-2023-1017 is a TPM2.0 Module Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-1017?

CVE-2023-1017 has a severity rating of 8.8 (Critical).

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-1017?

Windows 11 (version 22H2), Windows 11 (version 21H2), Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 10 (versions 20H2, 22H2, 21H2, and 1607) are affected by CVE-2023-1017.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-1017 on Windows 11?

To fix CVE-2023-1017 on Windows 11, install the appropriate patches: KB5023706 (for version 22H2) or KB5023698 (for version 21H2).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-1017?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-1017 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-1017

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