CVE-2023-24946: Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue May 09 2023(Updated: )
Windows Backup Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.19926 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1607 | <10.0.14393.5921 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.4377 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 20h2 | <10.0.19042.2965 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.2965 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.2965 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | <10.0.22000.1936 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22000.1702 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-24946?
CVE-2023-24946 is a vulnerability in the Windows Backup Service that allows an attacker to escalate their privileges.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24946?
CVE-2023-24946 has a severity rating of high (7).
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-24946?
CVE-2023-24946 affects Windows 10 versions 20H2, 22H2, and 1809, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2.
How can I fix CVE-2023-24946?
To fix CVE-2023-24946, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft. Specific patch URLs can be found in the vulnerability details.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24946?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-24946 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.
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