CVE-2023-36903: Windows System Assessment Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Aug 08 2023(Updated: )
Windows System Assessment Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | <10.0.10240.20107 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 x86 | <10.0.14393.6167 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 1809 | <10.0.17763.4737 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 | <10.0.19044.3324 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 | <10.0.19045.3324 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | <10.0.22000.2295 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 21h2 | <10.0.22000.2295 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.2134 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 22h2 | <10.0.22621.2134 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-36903?
CVE-2023-36903 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability that could allow an attacker to gain elevated access to the affected system.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36903?
To mitigate CVE-2023-36903, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-36903?
CVE-2023-36903 affects multiple Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022.
What impact does CVE-2023-36903 have on my system?
If exploited, CVE-2023-36903 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated permissions, potentially leading to a full system compromise.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-36903 until I can apply the patch?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-36903, so it is crucial to apply the security updates as soon as they become available.
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