CVE-2023-38141: 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 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| 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 | <10.0.10240.20162 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38141?
CVE-2023-38141 is classified as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38141?
To mitigate CVE-2023-38141, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which Windows versions are affected by CVE-2023-38141?
CVE-2023-38141 affects various Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server versions including 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
What kind of attack does CVE-2023-38141 enable?
CVE-2023-38141 allows an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a vulnerable system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-38141?
There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2023-38141, making patching essential.
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