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CVE-2023-21542: Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 10 2023(Updated: )

Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
=sp1
=sp1
=sp2
=sp2
=r2-sp1
=r2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-21542?

    CVE-2023-21542 is a Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-21542?

    CVE-2023-21542 has a severity rating of high.

  • Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-21542?

    Affected software products include Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, and Microsoft Windows Server 2022.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-21542?

    You can fix CVE-2023-21542 by applying the relevant patches provided by Microsoft.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21542?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-21542 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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