CVE-2023-38154

Name: CVE-2023-38154
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-08T18:15:22.073+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38154 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.88%

54.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.4737
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	All versions

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38154Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174568/Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Recovery-Memory-Corruption.html
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38154Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38154?

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-38154?

CVE-2023-38154 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38154?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-38154?

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Source: NVD / NIST