CVE-2023-38150: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Sep 12, 2023
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Updated

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2416
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2275

Event History

Sep 12, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38150?

CVE-2023-38150 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-38150?

CVE-2023-38150 has a severity of 7.8 (high).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-38150?

Windows 11 versions 21H2 (x86_64 and arm64) and 22H2 (x86_64 and arm64) are affected by CVE-2023-38150.

4

How do I fix CVE-2023-38150 on Windows 11 version 21H2 (x86_64 and arm64)?

You can fix CVE-2023-38150 on Windows 11 version 21H2 (x86_64 and arm64) by applying the patch available at the following URLs: [Patch for x86_64](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5030217) and [Patch for arm64](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5030217).

5

How do I fix CVE-2023-38150 on Windows 11 version 22H2 (x86_64 and arm64)?

You can fix CVE-2023-38150 on Windows 11 version 22H2 (x86_64 and arm64) by applying the patch available at the following URLs: [Patch for x86_64](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5030219) and [Patch for arm64](https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5030219).

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