Microsoft Windows up to Server 2022 Kernel privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Kernel. The manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2023-21772. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Windows (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code of the component Kernel. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 01/10/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-21772. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

The exploit is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25939). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.5

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.9
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2022 🔍
01/10/2023 +28 days 🔍
01/10/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/24/2025 +988 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com
Product: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21772 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21772
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-217872
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scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215

Entryinfo

Created: 01/10/2023 21:50
Updated: 09/24/2025 23:55
Changes: 01/10/2023 21:50 (9), 01/10/2023 21:53 (43), 01/31/2023 23:38 (2), 01/31/2023 23:49 (13), 06/21/2024 03:06 (23), 09/24/2025 23:55 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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