CVE-2023-21767: Windows Overlay Filter Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Jan 10 2023(Updated: )
Windows Overlay Filter Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| 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 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21767?
CVE-2023-21767 is rated as a high severity elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21767?
To resolve CVE-2023-21767, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-21767?
CVE-2023-21767 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
Can CVE-2023-21767 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-21767 requires local access to the system for exploitation, which limits its impact.
Are there any known attack vectors for CVE-2023-21767?
Attackers may exploit CVE-2023-21767 through local execution of malicious code to gain elevated privileges.
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