What is CVE-2023-29343?

CVE-2023-29343 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting SysInternals Sysmon for Windows. This elevation of privilege vulnerability allows an attacker to gain SYSTEM privileges on affected systems. It impacts systems running Microsoft Windows Sysmon up to, but not including, version 14.16. Users should take necessary precautions to protect their systems.

Who is impacted by this?

CVE-2023-29343 affects users of SysInternals Sysmon for Windows. This elevation of privilege vulnerability impacts systems running Microsoft Windows Sysmon up to, but not including, version 14.16. Users should take necessary precautions to protect their systems.

What to do if CVE-2023-29343 affected you

If you're affected by the CVE-2023-29343 vulnerability, it's important to take action to protect your system. Here's a simple guide to help you:

1. Update Sysmon to the latest version (14.16).

2. Follow best practices for securing systems, such as limiting user privileges and applying security patches regularly.

Is this in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog?

The CVE-2023-29343 vulnerability, also known as SysInternals Sysmon for Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability, is not listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. It was published on May 9, 2023. To address this vulnerability, users should apply the patch provided by Microsoft and update Sysmon to version 14.16.

Weakness Enumeration

The weakness enumeration for this vulnerability is categorized as CWE-59, which involves improper link resolution before file access.

Learn More

For a comprehensive understanding of this vulnerability, including its description, severity, technical details, and known affected software configurations, refer to the NVD page or the sources listed below.

• Microsoft Security Update Guide