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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-38161
CVE-2023-38161:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows GDI Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2023-38161) was identified and disclosed in July 2023. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions. This security issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) (Microsoft MSRC).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Use After Free (CWE-416) issue in the Windows Graphics Device Interface (GDI). It has received a CVSS v3.1 vector of CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating local access requirements with low attack complexity and no user interaction needed (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems. The high severity rating (7.8) indicates potential significant impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (Microsoft MSRC).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected Windows versions. The fixes are available through various KB updates for different Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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