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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-35338
CVE-2023-35338:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Windows Peer Name Resolution Protocol Denial of Service Vulnerability (CVE-2023-35338) was disclosed on July 11, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (NVD).
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:N/I:N/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability (CWE-476) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability can be exploited to cause a Denial of Service condition in the Windows Peer Name Resolution Protocol, potentially affecting system availability (Microsoft Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected Windows versions. Updates are available through KB5028186 (Windows 10 1507), KB5028169 (Windows 10 1607), KB5028168 (Windows 10 1809), KB5028166 (Windows 10 21H2/22H2), KB5028182 (Windows 11 21H2), KB5028185 (Windows 11 22H2), and various other KB articles for Windows Server editions (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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