CVE-2023-29336highunder attackCWE-416

CVE-2023-29336: high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507

Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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85Vexday Risk Score

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ssvc Actcvss 7.8epss 41%
from disclosure to weaponsame day
Published on NVDMay 9
1st PoCOct 25
CISA KEVMay 9
Action required by CISAfederal deadline: 2023-05-30

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In short

A flaw in Windows' graphics system (Win32k) allows an attacker with limited user privileges to gain higher system permissions. This is dangerous because it can give attackers full control over the computer.

Technical detail

Use-after-free vulnerability (CWE-416) in Win32k kernel component. An attacker with standard user privileges can trigger memory corruption by manipulating graphics objects, leading to kernel-level code execution and privilege escalation.

Summary generated and translated by AI from the official description.
Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Affected products
Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 1507Microsoft · Windows 10 Version 1607Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2Microsoft · Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)Microsoft · Windows Server 2012Microsoft · Windows Server 2012 R2Microsoft · Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)Microsoft · Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Microsoft · Windows Server 2016Microsoft · Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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