CVE-2023-21804: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
·
Updated

Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

43 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Patch available
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19747
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2<10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.1574
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1265
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20821
6.3.9600.20821
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24116
6.2.9200.24116
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.20821
6.3.9600.20821
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24116
6.2.9200.24116
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19747
10.0.10240.19747
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5717
10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19747
10.0.10240.19747
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.5717
10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1265
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1265
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22621.1574
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22621.1574
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1547, <10.0.20348.1540
10.0.20348.154710.0.20348.1540
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1547, <10.0.20348.1540
10.0.20348.154710.0.20348.1540
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4010
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4010
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4010

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 6.3.9600.20821Patch KB5022894
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24116Patch KB5022895
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.5717Patch KB5022838
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.19747Patch KB5022858
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.2604Patch KB5022834
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1265Patch KB5022845
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.2604Patch KB5022834
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.19042.2604Patch KB5022834
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1574Patch KB5022836
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1547Fixed in 10.0.20348.1540Patch KB5022921
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4010Patch KB5022840

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·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
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21804?

CVE-2023-21804 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21804?

To fix CVE-2023-21804, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-21804?

CVE-2023-21804 affects multiple Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21804?

CVE-2023-21804 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Windows Graphics Component.

5

Can CVE-2023-21804 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-21804 requires local access for exploitation, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

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