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CVE-2023-29336: Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue May 09 2023(Updated: )

Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.19926
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.14393.5921
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Win32 Kernel Subsystem
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10
Windows 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29336?

    CVE-2023-29336 has a high severity rating as it allows for privilege escalation up to SYSTEM privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-29336?

    To fix CVE-2023-29336, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-29336?

    CVE-2023-29336 affects multiple versions of Windows including Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2016.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2023-29336 enable?

    CVE-2023-29336 can enable attackers to escalate privileges, potentially giving them unauthorized access to system resources.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2023-29336?

    Yes, Microsoft has released patches for CVE-2023-29336 that must be installed to mitigate the vulnerability.

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