CVE-2023-21542: Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 10 2023(Updated: )
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| 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 |
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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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