Windows Desired State Configuration (DSC) Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows_10 | Microsoft | 20h2 (including) | 20h2 (including) |
| Windows_10 | Microsoft | 21h1 (including) | 21h1 (including) |
| Windows_10 | Microsoft | 21h2 (including) | 21h2 (including) |
| Windows_10 | Microsoft | 1607 (including) | 1607 (including) |
| Windows_10 | Microsoft | 1809 (including) | 1809 (including) |
| Windows_11 | Microsoft | - (including) | - (including) |
| Windows_server_2016 | Microsoft | - (including) | - (including) |
| Windows_server_2019 | Microsoft | - (including) | - (including) |
| Windows_server_2022 | Microsoft | - (including) | - (including) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: