CVE-2023-21710: Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
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
15.02.0986.041
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=23
15.01.2507.021
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=12
15.02.1118.025

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 15.02.0986.041Patch KB5023038
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.02.1118.025Patch KB5023038
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.01.2507.021Patch KB5023038

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21710?

CVE-2023-21710 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server.

2

Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2023-21710?

Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 cumulative update 23, 2019 cumulative update 11, and 2019 cumulative update 12 are affected by CVE-2023-21710.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21710?

CVE-2023-21710 has a severity score of 7.2, which is considered high.

4

How do I fix CVE-2023-21710?

To fix CVE-2023-21710, apply the patches provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Exchange Server. The patches can be downloaded from the provided URLs.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21710?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21710 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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