CVE-2023-28221: Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 11 2023(Updated: )
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1507 | <10.0.10240.19869 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1607 | <10.0.14393.5850 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.4252 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 20h2 | <10.0.19042.2846 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.2846 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.2846 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | <10.0.22000.1817 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.1555 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| =1607 | ||
| =1607 | ||
| =22H2 | ||
| =22H2 | ||
| =22H2 | ||
| =22H2 | ||
| =21H2 | ||
| =22H2 | ||
| =21H2 | ||
| =21H2 | ||
| =21H2 | ||
| =20H2 | ||
| =21H2 | ||
| =20H2 | ||
| =1809 | ||
| =1809 | ||
| =1809 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-28221?
CVE-2023-28221 is a vulnerability in the Windows Error Reporting Service that allows an attacker to elevate privileges.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-28221?
CVE-2023-28221 affects Windows 10 versions 1809, 21H2, 20H2, and 22H2, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, Windows 11 versions 21H2 and 22H2, and Windows Server 2016.
How severe is CVE-2023-28221?
CVE-2023-28221 has a severity rating of high (7).
How can I fix CVE-2023-28221?
To fix CVE-2023-28221, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft. Refer to the vendor's website for specific patch information.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28221?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-28221 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.
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