CVE-2023-32046: Windows MSHTML Platform Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2023
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Updated

Windows MSHTML Platform Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft Windows MSHTML Platform contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

CISA

Affected Software

48 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19041.3208
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20048
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26623, <1.001
6.1.7601.266231.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24374, <1.001
6.2.9200.243741.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.24374, <1.001
6.2.9200.243741.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.26623, <1.001
6.1.7601.266231.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22175, <1.001
6.0.6003.221751.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22175, <1.001
6.0.6003.221751.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22175, <1.001
6.0.6003.221751.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21063, <6.3.9600.21075, <1.001
6.3.9600.210636.3.9600.210751.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.22175, <1.001
6.0.6003.221751.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.21063, <6.3.9600.21075, <1.001
6.3.9600.210636.3.9600.210751.001
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6085
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.6085
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20048
10.0.10240.20048
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.6085
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows 10<10.0.10240.20048
10.0.10240.20048
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3208
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.1992
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1850
10.0.20348.1850
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4645
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2176
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1850
10.0.20348.1850
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.4645
10.0.17763.4645
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.4645

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.26623Fixed in 1.001Patch KB5028167
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.24374Fixed in 1.001Patch KB5028167
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.22175Fixed in 1.001Patch KB5028167
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.21063Fixed in 6.3.9600.21075Fixed in 1.001Patch KB5028167
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.6085Patch KB5028169
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.10240.20048Patch KB5028186
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3208Patch KB5028166
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.3208Patch KB5028166
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.1992Patch KB5028185
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2176Patch KB5028182
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1850Patch KB5028171
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.4645Patch KB5028168
  13. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB5028167
  14. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of the product if updates are unavailable.

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 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·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32046?

CVE-2023-32046 has been rated as a critical severity vulnerability that allows elevation of privilege in affected Microsoft Windows systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-32046?

You can mitigate CVE-2023-32046 by applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected operating system.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-32046?

CVE-2023-32046 affects multiple versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2023-32046 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-32046 can potentially be exploited locally by an attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system.

5

What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2023-32046?

Primarily, Windows client and server systems are vulnerable, particularly those versions listed in the official Microsoft advisories.

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