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CVE-2023-21674

HIGH ⌖ ON CISA KEV · EXPLOITED
DETAIL
SourceCISA-KEV · kev Published2023-01-10 Referencehttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-21674 ↗
⚡ RCE ⌖ EXPLOITED IN THE WILD SHAME 90/100 exploited-in-wildunpatched

Microsoft Windows ALPC flaw exploited in wild for privilege escalation

A critical Windows ALPC vulnerability was actively exploited, allowing attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

Shame score — Active exploitation in the wild indicates negligence in patching and security oversight.

▸ RECOMMENDED ACTION  Actively exploited (CISA KEV) — remediate now, ahead of your normal patch cycle.

DESCRIPTION

Microsoft Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

AFFECTED FEDRAMP PRODUCTS · 4
PRODUCTSTATUS
Azure Commercial Cloud
Microsoft
Authorized
Azure Government (includes Dynamics 365)
Microsoft
Authorized
Microsoft Office 365 GCC High
Microsoft
In Process
Office 365 Multi-Tenant & Supporting Services
Microsoft
Authorized