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CVE-2023-35357: Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2023-35357 is a Windows Kernel privilege-escalation flaw. An attacker who already has local low-privileged access could potentially gain higher control on affected Windows clients or servers. This is not an internet-facing remote-entry bug, but it matters because it can turn a foothold into broader compromise. Exposure is limited to listed Windows versions including Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 variants that have not received the applicable Microsoft update. Treat as a high-priority patching item, especially where many users can log in locally or remotely. It is less urgent than a remote unauthenticated exploit, but it can materially increase breach impact after initial access. Mitigation focus: Apply the applicable Microsoft security update or a superseding cumulative update.; Prioritize shared workstations, RDS hosts, jump boxes, and multi-user servers.; Check Microsoft guidance for any version-specific servicing requirements..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2023-35357Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 180910.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 180910.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 201910.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)10.0.17763.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 202210.0.20348.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 11 version 21H210.0.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 21H210.0.19043.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 11 version 22H210.0.22621.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 22H210.0.19045.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 160710.0.14393.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 201610.0.14393.0Listed
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)10.0.14393.0Listed
Weakness

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