CVE-2023-21542
EUVD-2023-2570910.01.2023, 22:15
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Products (NVD)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
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| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | - |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | - |
| microsoft | windows_7 | - |
| microsoft | windows_7 | - |
| microsoft | windows_8.1 | - |
| microsoft | windows_8.1 | - |
| microsoft | windows_rt_8.1 | - |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | - |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | - |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | - |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | - |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | - |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | - |
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= Vulnerable software versions
Windows Releases
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| Windows 10 |
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| Windows 7 |
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| Windows 8.1 |
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| Windows RT 8.1 |
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| Windows Server 2008 |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2 |
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| Windows Server 2012 |
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| Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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| Windows Server 2016 |
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Common Weakness Enumeration
- CWE-59 - Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
- CWE-269 - Improper Privilege ManagementThe software does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.