CVE-2023-21801
published 2023-02-14CVE-2023-21801: Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP341high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.41%
32.9th percentile
Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
41 ranges· showing 25
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10 | < 10.0.10240.19747 | 10.0.10240.19747 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | < 10.0.14393.5717 | 10.0.14393.5717 |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | < 10.0.17763.4010 | 10.0.17763.4010 |
| microsoft | windows_10_20h2 | < 10.0.19042.2604 | 10.0.19042.2604 |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | < 10.0.19044.2604 | 10.0.19044.2604 |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | < 10.0.19045.2604 | 10.0.19045.2604 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1507 | >= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.19747 | 10.0.10240.19747 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5717 | 10.0.14393.5717 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.4010 | 10.0.17763.4010 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.4010 | 10.0.17763.4010 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_20h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.19042.2604 | 10.0.19042.2604 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.2604 | 10.0.19044.2604 |
| microsoft | windows_10_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.2604 | 10.0.19045.2604 |
| microsoft | windows_11_21h2 | < 10.0.22000.1574 | 10.0.22000.1574 |
| microsoft | windows_11_22h2 | < 10.0.22621.1265 | 10.0.22621.1265 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_21h2 | >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22621.1574 | 10.0.22621.1574 |
| microsoft | windows_11_version_22h2 | >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.1265 | 10.0.22621.1265 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_r2_service_pack_1 | >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.26366 | 6.1.7601.26366 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2008_service_pack_2 | >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.21915 | 6.0.6003.21915 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | — | — |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.24116 | 6.2.9200.24116 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012_r2 | >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.20821 | 6.3.9600.20821 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5717 | 10.0.14393.5717 |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.4010 | 10.0.17763.4010 |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2023-02-14·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-21801 [HIGH] Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?
The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.
Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver: Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver
Microsoft: Microsoft
Customer Action Required: Yes
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Exploit Status: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely;DOS:N/A
Refe
GHSA
GHSA-6rgx-gvfj-g5jx: Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-02-14
CVE-2023-21801 [HIGH] GHSA-6rgx-gvfj-g5jx: Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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No writeups or analysis indexed.
2023-02-14
Published