CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-21776: Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 10 2023(Updated: )

Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=22h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Windows 11=21h2
Windows 11=21h2
Windows 11=22h2
Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-21776?

    CVE-2023-21776 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-21776?

    To fix CVE-2023-21776, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • What are the affected systems for CVE-2023-21776?

    CVE-2023-21776 impacts various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21776?

    CVE-2023-21776 is an information disclosure vulnerability that affects the Windows kernel.

  • Can CVE-2023-21776 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2023-21776 is not considered a remote exploit but can be exploited locally by an attacker to gain sensitive information.

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