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CVE-2023-28216: Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )

Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
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<10.0.10240.19869
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.5850
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.17763.4252
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19042.2846
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19044.2846
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.19045.2846
Windows 11<10.0.22000.1817
Windows 11<10.0.22621.1555
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
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-28216?

    CVE-2023-28216 is rated as a Critical vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege on affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-28216?

    To fix CVE-2023-28216, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2023-28216?

    CVE-2023-28216 affects multiple versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2016.

  • What exploit does CVE-2023-28216 enable?

    CVE-2023-28216 enables an attacker to execute malicious code with elevated privileges locally.

  • Is CVE-2023-28216 being actively exploited?

    Yes, there have been reports of CVE-2023-28216 being actively exploited in the wild, emphasizing the urgency to patch.

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