CVE-2023-35357 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

## Description

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

## Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability 0.83%

53.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. [Learn more](https://www.first.org/epss/)

## Weakness Enumeration

- [CWE-125](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/125.html)

## Affected Software

| Vendor       | Product                  | Versions                     |
|--------------|--------------------------|------------------------------|
| Microsoft    | Windows 10 1607          | < 10.0.14393.6085            |
| Microsoft    | Windows 10 1809          | < 10.0.17763.4645            |
| Microsoft    | Windows 10 21h2          | < 10.0.19041.3208            |
| Microsoft    | Windows 10 22h2          | < 10.0.19045.3208            |
| Microsoft    | Windows 11 21h2          | < 10.0.22000.2176            |
| Microsoft    | Windows 11 22h2          | < 10.0.22621.1992            |
| Microsoft    | Windows Server 2016      | All versions                 |
| Microsoft    | Windows Server 2019      | All versions                 |
| Microsoft    | Windows Server 2022      | All versions                 |

## References

- [Patch, Vendor Advisory](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-35357)

- [https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174116/Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Unsafe-Reference.html](https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/174116/Microsoft-Windows-Kernel-Unsafe-Reference.html)

## Timeline

Published Jul 11, 2023

Last Modified Jun 17, 2026

Status Modified

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is CVE-2023-35357?**

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

**How severe is CVE-2023-35357?**

CVE-2023-35357 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

**How do I fix CVE-2023-35357?**

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also [run a Strix scan](https://app.strix.ai/) to test if your systems are affected.