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CVE-2023-38159: Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Oct 10 2023(Updated: )

Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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<10.0.10240.20232
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 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 CVE-2023-38159?

    CVE-2023-38159 is a Windows Graphics Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-38159?

    The severity of CVE-2023-38159 is high with a CVSS severity score of 7.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2023-38159?

    The following software versions are affected: Windows 11 (22H2 and 21H2), Windows 10 (1809 and 21H2), Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-38159?

    To fix CVE-2023-38159, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft. Links to the patches can be found in the references section.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38159?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-38159 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website. The reference section also contains a link to the vulnerability details.

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