CVE-2023-21708: Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Mar 14, 2023
·Updated
Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.19805
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5786
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4131
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2728
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2728
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2728
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1696
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22000.1413
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 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Mar 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21708?
CVE-2023-21708 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-21708?
To fix CVE-2023-21708, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected product version.
3
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-21708?
CVE-2023-21708 affects several versions of Windows, including Windows Server 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, and various editions of Windows 10 and Windows 11.
4
Can CVE-2023-21708 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-21708 can be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software is accessible over a network.
5
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2023-21708?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-21708 may lead to full system compromise, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.