CVE-2023-21707: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_11
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_12
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=11
15.02.0986.042
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=23
15.01.2507.023
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013=23
15.00.1497.048
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=12
15.02.1118.026

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.02.0986.042Patch KB5024296
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.02.1118.026Patch KB5024296
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.00.1497.048Patch KB5024296
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.01.2507.023Patch KB5024296

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21707?

CVE-2023-21707 is a vulnerability that allows remote code execution in Microsoft Exchange Server.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-21707?

CVE-2023-21707 has a severity value of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2023-21707?

CVE-2023-21707 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (Cumulative Update 23), 2016 (Cumulative Update 23), and 2019 (Cumulative Update 11 and 12).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21707?

To fix CVE-2023-21707, apply the corresponding cumulative update provided by Microsoft or follow the remediation steps provided in the official documentation.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21707?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21707 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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