CVE-2023-38154

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Aug 8, 2023
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 122

Summary

CVE-2023-38154 is a Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege vulnerability. Maliciously crafted input can exploit this flaw to gain elevated system privileges, potentially allowing attackers to install programs, modify data, or create new accounts with administrative rights. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems that have not been patched. Microsoft has released a security update to address the issue, and it is strongly recommended that all Windows users install the patch as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks. Unpatched systems remain at risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows 10 1809
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows 10

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft