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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-28247
CVE-2023-28247:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Windows Network File System Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2023-28247) was disclosed on April 11, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple Microsoft Windows Server versions including Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022. The vulnerability was initially reported to Microsoft on March 13, 2023 (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Microsoft has classified this as an Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound) vulnerability under CWE-191 (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure in Windows Network File System. The high CVSS score of 7.5 indicates that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely with no privileges or user interaction required, potentially leading to high confidentiality impact (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the available patches through the Microsoft Security Update Guide (Microsoft Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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