CVE-2023-36731: Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 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 Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20232 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20232 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.6351 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.14393.6351 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.17763.4974 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19041.3570 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.19045.3570 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22000.2538 | |
| Windows 11 | <10.0.22621.2428 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-36731?
CVE-2023-36731 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow an attacker to elevate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36731?
To mitigate CVE-2023-36731, users should apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for their affected Windows versions.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-36731?
CVE-2023-36731 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016 and later.
Can CVE-2023-36731 lead to a full system compromise?
Yes, successful exploitation of CVE-2023-36731 can lead to a full system compromise by escalating privileges.
When was CVE-2023-36731 disclosed?
CVE-2023-36731 was disclosed in October 2023 as part of a regular security update.
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