CVE-2023-38161: Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Sep 12, 2023
·Updated
Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
50 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 1507<10.0.10240.20162
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.6252
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.4851
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19044.3448
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2<10.0.19045.3448
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2416
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2275
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2<10.0.19045.3448
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Sep 12, 2023
CVE Published
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 the severity of CVE-2023-38161?
CVE-2023-38161 has been rated as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability.
2
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-38161?
CVE-2023-38161 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions.
3
How do I fix CVE-2023-38161?
To fix CVE-2023-38161, apply the latest security updates and patches provided by Microsoft.
4
Can CVE-2023-38161 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2023-38161 requires local access for exploitation, which makes it less susceptible to remote attacks.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-38161 until a patch is applied?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-38161, so it is recommended to apply the patch as soon as possible.