What is the severity of CVE-2023-38139?

CVE-2023-38139 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for elevation of privilege in the Windows kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38139?

To fix CVE-2023-38139, apply the appropriate security updates released by Microsoft for your specific version of Windows.

Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2023-38139?

CVE-2023-38139 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-38139?

CVE-2023-38139 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that allows attackers to gain higher privileges.

Can CVE-2023-38139 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2023-38139 primarily requires local access for exploitation, but it may be leveraged in combination with other vulnerabilities for remote attacks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-38139

high

7.8

CWE

416

12/9/2023

8/4/2025

CVE-2023-38139: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 12 2023(Updated: )

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.10240.20162
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.14393.6252
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.17763.4851
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19045.3448
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19045.3448
Windows 11	<10.0.22000.2416
Windows 11	<10.0.22621.2275
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19044.3448
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	<10.0.14393.6252
Microsoft Windows Server 2019	<10.0.17763.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2022	<10.0.20348.1970

Remedy

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38139

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38139?
CVE-2023-38139 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for elevation of privilege in the Windows kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38139?
To fix CVE-2023-38139, apply the appropriate security updates released by Microsoft for your specific version of Windows.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2023-38139?
CVE-2023-38139 affects various versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-38139?
CVE-2023-38139 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability that allows attackers to gain higher privileges.
Can CVE-2023-38139 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-38139 primarily requires local access for exploitation, but it may be leveraged in combination with other vulnerabilities for remote attacks.

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