CVE-2023-28308
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability was identified and assigned CVE-2023-28308. The vulnerability was discovered and reported to Microsoft, with the CVE being created on March 13, 2023, and publicly disclosed on April 11, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows Server, including Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been classified under two Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) categories: CWE-362 (Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization - 'Race Condition') and CWE-416 (Use After Free). Microsoft has 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, indicating that while the vulnerability requires high privileges and is complex to exploit, it could potentially lead to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).

Impact

The vulnerability, being a Remote Code Execution (RCE) issue in Windows DNS Server, could potentially allow attackers to execute unauthorized code on affected systems. Given its CVSS score and vector string, successful exploitation could result in high impacts on system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. System administrators are advised to apply the appropriate patches through Microsoft's update mechanisms (Microsoft Advisory).

Additional resources


SourceThis report was generated using AI

Free Vulnerability Assessment

Benchmark your Cloud Security Posture

Evaluate your cloud security practices across 9 security domains to benchmark your risk level and identify gaps in your defenses.

Request assessment

Get a personalized demo

Ready to see Wiz in action?

"Best User Experience I have ever seen, provides full visibility to cloud workloads."
David EstlickCISO
"Wiz provides a single pane of glass to see what is going on in our cloud environments."
Adam FletcherChief Security Officer
"We know that if Wiz identifies something as critical, it actually is."
Greg PoniatowskiHead of Threat and Vulnerability Management