CVE-2023-28221: Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Apr 11, 2023
·Updated
Windows Error Reporting Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
37 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 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
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Remediation
Event History
Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-28221?
CVE-2023-28221 is a vulnerability in the Windows Error Reporting Service that allows an attacker to elevate privileges.
2
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.
3
How severe is CVE-2023-28221?
CVE-2023-28221 has a severity rating of high (7).
4
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.
5
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.