CVE-2023-38186: Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2023
·
Updated

Windows Mobile Device Management Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

35 affected componentsFixes available
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 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3324
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3324
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
10.0.19045.3324
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3324
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2134
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1906, <10.0.20348.1903
10.0.20348.190610.0.20348.1903
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
10.0.22621.2134
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3324
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2295
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
10.0.19044.3324
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
10.0.22000.2295
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.1906, <10.0.20348.1903
10.0.20348.190610.0.20348.1903

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19045.3324Patch KB5029244
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.19044.3324Patch KB5029244
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22621.2134Patch KB5029263
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.1906Fixed in 10.0.20348.1903Patch KB5029367
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22000.2295Patch KB5029253

Event History

Aug 8, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38186?

CVE-2023-38186 is a critical vulnerability in Windows Mobile Device Management that allows for elevation of privilege.

2

Which software are affected by CVE-2023-38186?

CVE-2023-38186 affects Windows Server 2022, Windows 10 (versions 21H2 and 22H2), and Windows 11 (versions 21H2 and 22H2).

3

How severe is CVE-2023-38186?

CVE-2023-38186 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38186?

To fix CVE-2023-38186, you should apply the corresponding patches provided by Microsoft. Please refer to the vendor's website for specific patch URLs.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38186?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38186 on the Microsoft Security Response Center's website at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38186.

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