CVE-2023-35343 Windows Geolocation Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code remotely via the Windows Geolocation Service, requiring immediate patching by system administrators.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-35343?
CVE-2023-35343 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1809, published on 11 Jul 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Windows Geolocation Service Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-426
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35343?
It affects 7 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 21h2, Microsoft Windows 11 22h2, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 and 1 more.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35343?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-35343 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2023-35343 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35343 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows 10 1809
- CVE-2024-29988 Microsoft SmartScreen Prompt Security Feature Bypass
- CVE-2024-21412 Microsoft Windows Internet Shortcut Files Security Feature Bypass
- CVE-2025-62221 Microsoft Windows Use After Free
- CVE-2025-30400 Microsoft Windows DWM Core Library Use-After-Free
- CVE-2024-21338 Microsoft Windows Kernel Exposed IOCTL with Insufficient Access Control
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gqj6-cx3q-4fgj.