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CVE-2023-29336

CISA KEV

Published May 9, 2023 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Microsoft Win32k contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation up to SYSTEM privileges.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
MicrosoftWin32k

Patch Status

Patch by 2023-05-30

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2023-29336.