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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-28255
CVE-2023-28255:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-28255) was disclosed in April 2023. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (Microsoft Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.6 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-591 (Sensitive Data Storage in Improperly Locked Memory) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to achieve high levels of confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts on the affected system (Microsoft Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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