CVE-2023-21712: Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 26, 2023
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Updated

Windows Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

52 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
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 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=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19562
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5501
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.3650
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 21h1<10.0.19043.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2251
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2486
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1219
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22000.819
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Event History

Jan 26, 2023
CVE Published
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
Apr 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:48 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21712?

CVE-2023-21712 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21712?

To remediate CVE-2023-21712, ensure your system is updated with the latest security patches from Microsoft.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-21712?

CVE-2023-21712 primarily affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21712?

CVE-2023-21712 is classified as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

5

How can I verify if I am impacted by CVE-2023-21712?

You can check your Windows version and installed patches to determine if you are vulnerable to CVE-2023-21712.

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