CVE-2023-21748: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jan 10, 2023
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Updated

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

72 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24075
6.2.9200.24075
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26321
6.1.7601.26321
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20778
6.3.9600.20778
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3887
10.0.17763.3887
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20778
6.3.9600.20778
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24075
6.2.9200.24075
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.3887
10.0.17763.3887
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26321
6.1.7601.26321
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.3887
10.0.17763.3887
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.3887
10.0.17763.3887
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1<6.3.9600.20778
6.3.9600.20778
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21872
6.0.6003.21872
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21872
6.0.6003.21872
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21872
6.0.6003.21872
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.21872
6.0.6003.21872
Microsoft Windows 8.1<6.3.9600.20778
6.3.9600.20778
Microsoft Windows 8.1<6.3.9600.20778
6.3.9600.20778
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26321
6.1.7601.26321
Microsoft Windows 10=1809, >=10.0.17763<10.0.17763.3887
10.0.17763.3887
Microsoft Windows 7<6.1.7601.26321
6.1.7601.26321
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5648
10.0.14393.5648
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.5648
10.0.14393.5648
Microsoft Windows 10=1607, >=10.0.14393<10.0.14393.5648
10.0.14393.5648
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19685
10.0.10240.19685
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19685
10.0.10240.19685
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.2486
10.0.19045.2486
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5648
10.0.14393.5648
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.2486
10.0.19045.2486
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2, >=10.0.19045<10.0.19045.2486
10.0.19045.2486
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2, >=10.0.22621<10.0.22621.1105
10.0.22621.1105
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.2486
10.0.19044.2486
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2, >=10.0.22621<10.0.22621.1105
10.0.22621.1105
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.2486
10.0.19044.2486
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2, >=10.0.22000<10.0.22000.1455
10.0.22000.1455
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2, >=10.0.22000<10.0.22000.1455
10.0.22000.1455
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2, >=10.0.19042<10.0.19042.2486
10.0.19042.2486
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1487
10.0.20348.1487
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2, >=10.0.19042<10.0.19042.2486
10.0.19042.2486
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1487
10.0.20348.1487
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2, >=10.0.19044<10.0.19044.2486
10.0.19044.2486

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 6.2.9200.24075Patch KB5022343
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.20778Patch KB5022346
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26321Patch KB5022339
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.3887Patch KB5022286
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.21872Patch KB5022353
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5648Patch KB5022289
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19685Patch KB5022297
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2486Patch KB5022282
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1105Patch KB5022303
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2486Patch KB5022282
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.1455Patch KB5022287
  12. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2486Patch KB5022282
  13. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1487Patch KB5022291

Event History

Jan 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Apr 12, 2025
Exploit Published
via CISA·03:55 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21748?

CVE-2023-21748 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting various Microsoft Windows systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21748?

To fix CVE-2023-21748, apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-21748?

CVE-2023-21748 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2023-21748 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-21748 requires local access to the system for exploitation and does not allow remote attacks.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21748?

CVE-2023-21748 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows attackers to gain higher privileges on affected systems.

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