CVE-2023-21801 Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a malicious print job exploiting a memory corruption flaw in the Windows PostScript and PCL6 printer drivers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-21801?
CVE-2023-21801 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Microsoft PostScript and PCL6 Class Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-21801?
It affects 13 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2 and 7 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21801?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-21801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-21801 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-21801 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-6rgx-gvfj-g5jx.