CVE-2023-21709: Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

38 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_1
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_10
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_11
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_12
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_13
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_14
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_15
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_16
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_17
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_18
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_19
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_20
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_21
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_22
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_3
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_4
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_5
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_6
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_7
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_8
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_9
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_1
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_10
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_11
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_2
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_3
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_4
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_5
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_6
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_7
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_8
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_9
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=13
15.02.1258.025
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=23
15.01.2507.032
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=12
15.02.1118.037

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 15.02.1258.025Patch KB5030524
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.01.2507.032Patch KB5030524
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.02.1118.037Patch KB5030524

Event History

Aug 8, 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·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21709?

CVE-2023-21709 is a Microsoft Exchange Server Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-21709?

CVE-2023-21709 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2023-21709?

CVE-2023-21709 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 (versions 23), Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 (versions 12 and 13).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21709?

To fix CVE-2023-21709, you can apply the patch provided by Microsoft in the following links: Exchange Server 2016 (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=026d6264-dc26-4482-aad7-c7f8e250e872), Exchange Server 2019 (https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?familyid=5ffd5bed-1305-4505-b21a-caf4913d03da).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21709?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21709 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21709.

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