CVE-2023-38161
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.75%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.20162 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.6252 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.4851 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.3448 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.3448 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | < 10.0.22000.2416 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 22h2 | < 10.0.22621.2275 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | All versions | — |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38161Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38161Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38161?
Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-38161?
CVE-2023-38161 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38161?
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.
How Strix Helps
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