CVE-2023-21678: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 10 2023(Updated: )
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 22H2 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21678?
CVE-2023-21678 has a high severity rating due to its elevation of privilege nature, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21678?
To fix CVE-2023-21678, ensure that all relevant patches from Microsoft are applied to affected Windows operating systems.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-21678?
CVE-2023-21678 affects various Windows products including Windows 10, Windows Server 2022, and Windows 11 across multiple versions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-21678?
The potential impacts of CVE-2023-21678 include unauthorized elevation of privileges, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Is CVE-2023-21678 related to the Print Spooler service?
Yes, CVE-2023-21678 is specifically a vulnerability within the Windows Print Spooler service.
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