CVE-2023-21760: Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Jan 10, 2023
·Updated
Windows Print Spooler Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
63 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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 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=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=22h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11=21h2
Microsoft Windows 11=21h2
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
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 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21760?
CVE-2023-21760 has a severity rating of High as it allows for elevation of privilege in Windows.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-21760?
To fix CVE-2023-21760, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-21760?
CVE-2023-21760 affects various versions of Microsoft's Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server operating systems.
4
Can CVE-2023-21760 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-21760 is not considered to be remotely exploitable as it requires local access to the system.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-21760?
The potential impacts of CVE-2023-21760 include unauthorized access and control over affected Windows systems.