CVE-2023-24949: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published May 9, 2023
·Updated
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
28 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
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 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Remediation
Event History
May 9, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-24949?
CVE-2023-24949 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2023-24949?
CVE-2023-24949 has a severity level of high.
3
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2023-24949?
CVE-2023-24949 affects Windows 10 (version 20H2), Windows 11 (version 22H2), and Windows Server 2019.
4
How can I fix CVE-2023-24949?
To fix CVE-2023-24949, install the appropriate patch from Microsoft for your specific operating system version.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-24949?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-24949 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.