Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Graphics Component



Published: 2023-04-12
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-24912
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU74993

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-24912

CWE-ID:

Exploit availability:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows Graphics Component, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 11 22H2

Windows Server: 2008 - 2022

Fixed software versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-24912


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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