CVE-2023-36427: Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

Windows Hyper-V Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.5122
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19041.3693
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3693
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.531
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36427?

CVE-2023-36427 has a severity level of high.

2

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-36427?

CVE-2023-36427 affects Windows 11 (versions 23H2 and 22H2), Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019, and Windows 10 (versions 22H2 and 1809).

3

How can I fix CVE-2023-36427?

To fix CVE-2023-36427, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft. The patches can be found in the following URLs: Windows 11 - KB5032190, Windows Server 2022 - KB5032198, Windows Server 2019 - KB5032196, Windows 10 - KB5032189 for versions 22H2 and 21H2, and Windows 10 - KB5032196 for version 1809.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36427?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36427 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

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