CVE-2023-28276: Windows Group Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Apr 11, 2023
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Updated

Windows Group Policy Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

51 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
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 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

Event History

Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28276?

CVE-2023-28276 is classified as a security feature bypass vulnerability that could allow an attacker to undermine the security boundaries established by Group Policy.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28276?

To remediate CVE-2023-28276, ensure that you apply the latest Microsoft updates or patches specified for your affected Windows or Windows Server version.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-28276?

CVE-2023-28276 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10 and Windows 11, along with several Windows Server versions across different releases.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-28276?

Currently, the best defense against CVE-2023-28276 is to apply the provided patches, as no official workarounds are documented.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-28276 if exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-28276 may allow an attacker to bypass security controls, potentially leading to unauthorized access or privilege escalation.

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