CVE-2023-21823HighCVSS 7.3

Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published
February 14, 2023
Last Modified
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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

CVE-2023-21823 →

📋 Description

How do I get the update for a Windows App? The Microsoft Store will automatically update affected customers. It is possible for customers to disable automatic updates for the Microsoft Store. The Microsoft Store will not automatically install this update for those customers. You can get the update through the store by following this guide: Get updates for apps and games in Microsoft Store. Be sure to select the tab for the operating system installed on your device to search for updates.

How do I get the update for Office for IOS? Tap the Settings Icon Tap the iTunes & App Store Turn on AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS for Apps Alternatively Tap the App Store Icon Scroll down to find Microsoft Office Tap the Update button

How do I get the update for Office for Android? Please reference How to update the Play Store & apps on Android - Google Play Help for guidance.

According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution? The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.

🎯 Affected products38

  • Microsoft Office for Android
  • Microsoft Office for Universal
  • Microsoft Office for iOS
  • Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
  • Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 11 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
  • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
  • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
  • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
  • Windows Server 2012
  • Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
  • +8 more not shown

✅ Remediation

KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 16.0.16130.20156 KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 16.0.14326.21330 KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 2.70.23021003 KB5022840 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.17763.4010 KB5022842 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.20348.1547 KB5022921 (Security Hotpatch Update) — fixed build 10.0.20348.1540 KB5022834 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.19042.2604 KB5022836 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.22621.1574 KB5022834 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.19044.2604 KB5022845 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.22621.1265 KB5022834 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.19045.2604 KB5022858 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.10240.19747 KB5022838 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.14393.5717 KB5022890 (Monthly Rollup) — fixed build 6.0.6003.21915 KB5022893 (Security Only) — fixed build 6.0.6003.21915 KB5022872 (Monthly Rollup) — fixed build 6.1.7601.26366 KB5022874 (Security Only) — fixed build 6.1.7601.26366 KB5022903 (Monthly Rollup) — fixed build 6.2.9200.24116 KB5022895 (Security Only) — fixed build 6.2.9200.24116 KB5022899 (Monthly Rollup) — fixed build 6.3.9600.20821 KB5022894 (Security Only) — fixed build 6.3.9600.20821

🔗 References (36)