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CVE-2023-36703:
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Overview
A DHCP Server Service Denial of Service Vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-36703, was discovered and initially recorded on June 26, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple Microsoft Windows Server versions, including Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (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 CWE-400, which relates to Uncontrolled Resource Consumption (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability specifically affects the DHCP Server Service and can result in a denial of service condition, potentially impacting the availability of affected systems (Microsoft Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across affected Windows Server versions. Updates are available through KB5031427 (Server 2012), KB5031407 (Server 2012 R2), KB5031362 (Server 2016), KB5031361 (Server 2019), and KB5031364 (Server 2022) (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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