7.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-21680: Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 10 2023(Updated: )

Windows Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 20H2
Microsoft Windows 10 20H2
Microsoft Windows 10 20H2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-21680?

    The severity of CVE-2023-21680 is categorized as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-21680?

    To fix CVE-2023-21680, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-21680?

    CVE-2023-21680 affects multiple versions of Windows including 10, 11, and various Windows Server editions.

  • Can CVE-2023-21680 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2023-21680 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the affected system.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-21680?

    Exploiting CVE-2023-21680 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.

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