SB2023021420 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Graphics Component



SB2023021420 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Graphics Component

Published: February 14, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2023021420
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21823)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the Windows Graphics Component. A local user can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.