ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2023-21674: Microsoft Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV10 Jan 2023
CISA federal deadline31 Jan 2023
Weakness (CWE)CWE-416

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call (ALPC) contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.