CVE-2023-28248
📛 CVE Title
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Description
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Overview
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Assigner (CNA)
- microsoft
- CVSS severity
- HIGH
- CVSS score
- 7.8 / 10
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C- Effective score
- 7.8 / 10 HIGH source: CNA overview
- MSRC score
- 7.8 / 10 HIGH MS rating: Important · Elevation of Privilege
- CWE(s)
-
CWE-190 - Reserved
- 2023-03-13
- Published
- 2023-04-11 07:00 UTC
- Last updated
- 2023-04-11 07:00 UTC
- Source
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2023/28xxx/CVE-2023-28248.json
- Linked Threat
- CVE-2023-28248 — Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
NVD triage scoring NVD CVE 2.0
Layer NVD adds on top of the CNA's CVE record — published / last-modified timestamps, exploitability / impact subscores, and the FIRST.org EPSS probability that this CVE will be exploited in the wild in the next 30 days.
- NVD published
- 2023-04-11 21:15:24 UTC
- NVD last modified
- 2026-06-17 05:47:13 UTC
- NVD CVSS v3.1
- 7.8 / 10 HIGH source: secure@microsoft.com
- NVD CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- Exploitability subscore
- 1.8 / 10
- Impact subscore
- 5.9 / 10
- EPSS score
- 0.0073 (probability of exploitation in next 30 days)
- EPSS percentile
- 50.67% vs all CVEs — higher = more likely to be exploited, as of 2026-07-30
NVD / KEV / EPSS data refreshed 2026-07-30 22:57 UTC. Re-run the 🛰 Backfill from NVD button above to refresh.
European Union Vulnerability Database ENISA EUVD
ENISA's official EU repository for curated vulnerability intelligence. Carries a separate identifier (EUVD-YYYY-NNNN) and frequently exposes an earlier-published description + CVSS than NVD does.
- EUVD ID
-
EUVD-2023-31956 - Assigner
- microsoft
- Published
- Apr 11, 2023, 7:13:48 PM
- Updated
- Jan 23, 2025, 1:05:09 AM
- EUVD base score (CVSS 3.1)
-
7.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C - EUVD-reported EPSS
- 0.4100
- Vendors
- Microsoft
- Products
-
Windows 10 Version 21H2 (10.0.19043.0 <10.0.19044.2846)Windows Server 2016 (10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.5850)Windows Server 2022 (10.0.20348.0 <10.0.20348.1668)Windows 10 Version 1607 (10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.5850)Windows 11 version 22H2 (10.0.22621.0 <10.0.22621.1555)Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) (10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.4252)Windows 10 Version 1809 (10.0.0 <10.0.17763.4252)Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) (10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.5850)Windows 10 Version 1809 (10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.4252)Windows Server 2019 (10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.4252)Windows 10 Version 22H2 (10.0.19045.0 <10.0.19045.2846)Windows 11 version 21H2 (10.0.0 <10.0.22000.1817)Windows 10 Version 20H2 (10.0.0 <10.0.19042.2846)
- Aliases
-
GHSA-vg97-5793-p8ch
ENISA description: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
EUVD references (1)
Microsoft Security Response Center MSRC
Microsoft's vendor-authoritative record from the Security Update Guide — its own CVSS score, impact, severity rating, exploit assessment, and KB-article fixes. Refreshed 2026-08-11 01:49 UTC (source: CVRF).
- MS severity
- Important
- Impact
- Elevation of Privilege
- MS CVSS base score
- 7.8 / 10 (temporal 6.8)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C - Exploit assessment
- Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely;DOS:N/A
- Release
- 2023-Apr
Microsoft remediations / KB articles (11)
- 5025229 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.17763.4252)
- 5025229 — Update
- 5025230 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.20348.1668)
- 5025230 — Update
- 5025221 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.19042.2846)
- 5025221 — Update
- 5025224 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.22000.1817)
- 5025224 — Update
- 5025239 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.22621.1555)
- 5025239 — Update
- 5025228 — Vendor Fix / Security Update (fixed build 10.0.14393.5850)
Microsoft FAQ (1)
What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability?
A domain user could use this vulnerability to elevate privileges to SYSTEM assigned integrity level.
Affected products (13)
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 |
10.0.17763.0 (affected)
|
32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 |
10.0.0 (affected)
|
ARM64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 |
10.0.17763.0 (affected)
|
x64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) |
10.0.17763.0 (affected)
|
x64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 |
10.0.20348.0 (affected)
|
x64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 20H2 |
10.0.0 (affected)
|
32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 21H2 |
10.0.0 (affected)
|
x64-based Systems, ARM64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 |
10.0.19043.0 (affected)
|
32-bit Systems, ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 22H2 |
10.0.22621.0 (affected)
|
ARM64-based Systems, x64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 |
10.0.19045.0 (affected)
|
x64-based Systems, ARM64-based Systems, 32-bit Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 |
10.0.14393.0 (affected)
|
32-bit Systems, x64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 |
10.0.14393.0 (affected)
|
x64-based Systems |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) |
10.0.14393.0 (affected)
|
x64-based Systems |
Affected products — CPE 2.3 (10) NVD
NVD's normalized CPE 2.3 matchers, used by vendor tools (vulnerability scanners, asset managers) for automated detection. Compare with the CNA's free-text "Affected products" section above.
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Vendor references (1)
References embedded in the original CVE record by the assigning CNA.
- Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory
Web references (16)
DuckDuckGo results ranked by threat-intel / vendor advisory domains. Generated by the 🔎 Find references (web) button above — same flow as the Remediations search.
- 5025221 msrc
- 5025224 msrc
- 5025228 msrc
- 5025229 msrc
- 5025230 msrc
- 5025239 msrc
- MSRC update guide: CVE-2023-28248 msrc
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025239 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- http://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/190.html rapid7:cwe.mitre.org
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-28248 rapid7:www.cve.org
- https://attackerkb.com/topics/CVE-2023-28248 rapid7:attackerkb.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025221 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025224 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025228 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025229 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
- https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025230 rapid7:support.microsoft.com
NVD-tagged references (2)
Reference list NVD curates from the CNA record, vendor advisories, and third-party reports. The tag chips below are NVD's analyst-assigned categories.
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28248 secure@microsoft.com PatchVendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28248 af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 PatchVendor Advisory
Remediations (16)
Remediations are stored against the linked Threat row; the list below is deduplicated across both pages.
-
web:devhub.checkmarx.com
CWE-190 - Integer Overflow or Wraparound The software performs a calculation that can produce an integer overflow or wraparound, when the logic assumes that the resulting value will always be larger than the original value. This can introduce other weaknesses when the calculation is used for resource management or execution control.
2026-06-10 01:28 UTC -
web:tuxcare.com
It includes discovering vulnerabilities, evaluating their potential impact, prioritizing remediation efforts (including patching), and confirming the fixes. Patch Management Patch management, on the other hand, is the act of applying the necessary updates to fix known vulnerabilities. It's a critical component of vulnerability management.
2026-06-10 01:28 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2023 Description A Critical Patch Update is a collection of patches for multiple security vulnerabilities. These patches address vulnerabilities in Oracle code and in third party components included in Oracle products. These patches are usually cumulative, but each advisory describes only the security patches added since the previous Critical ...
2026-06-10 01:28 UTC -
web:docs.tenable.com
Tenable Patch Management Release Notes View the following Tenable Patch Management release notes:
2026-06-10 01:28 UTC -
web:www.veeam.com
When a vulnerability is identified, our team promptly develops a patch to address and mitigate the risk. In line with our dedication to transparency, we publicly disclose the vulnerability and provide detailed mitigation information.
2026-06-10 01:28 UTC -
web:access.redhat.com
Learn about our open source products, services, and company. You are here
2026-06-10 01:28 UTC -
web:www.esri.com
Key highlights The ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 2 is available This patch resolves 10 Medium severity vulnerabilities This security patch is cumulative, and includes fixes provided in the ArcGIS Server Security 2025 update 1.
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:www.ivanti.com
Microsoft Patch Tuesday serves to keep software systems up to date, and Microsoft tends to have more patch updates in even months than in odd months as a general trend. What Is Patching in Windows? Patches, or fixes, serve to address system vulnerabilities after software has been released.
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:www.oracle.com
Critical Security Patch Updates Critical Security Patch Updates provide security patches for supported Oracle on-premises products. A Critical Security Patch Update provides targeted, high-priority security fixes in a smaller, more focused format, making them easier to apply with minimal disruption.
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:www.securityweek.com
Oracle on Tuesday announced the release of 481 new security patches as part of its April 2026 Critical Patch Update (CPU). Across the 28 product families that received security updates, more than 300 patches address vulnerabilities that are remotely exploitable without authentication.
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:zecurit.com
Get the complete breakdown of Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday. We analyze the latest security updates and all critical CVEs .
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:cybersecuritynews.com
Microsoft's May 2026 Patch Tuesday lands with a heavy enterprise focus, fixing 120 vulnerabilities across Windows, Office, Azure, developer tools, and Microsoft 365 apps, including 29 remote code execution (RCE) flaws rated Critical.
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:portal.msrc.microsoft.com
The Security Update Guide provides information on the latest Microsoft security updates, helping users understand and address potential vulnerabilities effectively.
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:www.cisa.gov
Fortinet Releases Guidance to Address Ongoing Exploitation of Authentication Bypass Vulnerability CVE -2026-24858
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:www.cisco.com
This document describes a list of software versions that have incorporated fixes for Cisco IOS® XE Software Web UI Cisco bug ID CSCwh87343.
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC -
web:www.computerworld.com
Each month, the team at Readiness analyzes the latest Patch Tuesday updates from Microsoft and provides detailed, actionable testing guidance. The company's Patch Tuesday release for February ...
2026-05-22 06:12 UTC
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