Exploited
7.8
CWE
190
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2023-21823: Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Feb 14 2023(Updated: )

Microsoft Windows Graphic Component contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Office for iOS
Microsoft 365 for Android
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
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
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19747
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19747
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.5717
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.4010
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19045.2604
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19045.2604
Windows 11<10.0.22000.1574
Windows 11<10.0.22000.1574
Windows 11<10.0.22621.1265
Windows 11<10.0.22621.1265
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
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
<10.0.10240.19747
<10.0.10240.19747
<10.0.14393.5717
<10.0.14393.5717
<10.0.17763.4010
<10.0.17763.4010
<10.0.17763.4010
<10.0.19042.2604
<10.0.19042.2604
<10.0.19042.2604
<10.0.19044.2604
<10.0.19044.2604
<10.0.19044.2604
<10.0.19045.2604
<10.0.19045.2604
<10.0.19045.2604
<10.0.22000.1574
<10.0.22000.1574
<10.0.22621.1265
<10.0.22621.1265
=sp2
=sp2
=r2-sp1
=r2
Microsoft Office
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10
Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-21823?

    CVE-2023-21823 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-21823?

    To fix CVE-2023-21823, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected products.

  • Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-21823?

    CVE-2023-21823 affects multiple Microsoft products, including Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

  • Can CVE-2023-21823 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-21823 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21823?

    CVE-2023-21823 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows Graphics Component.

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