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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-38152
CVE-2023-38152:
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Overview
DHCP Server Service Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2023-38152) was identified in Microsoft Windows systems. The vulnerability was discovered and reported to Microsoft, who later published it in their security updates. The affected systems include multiple versions of Windows Server, including Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. Microsoft has classified this as a Buffer Over-read vulnerability (CWE-126), while NIST categorizes it under Exposure of Resource to Wrong Sphere (CWE-668) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could lead to information disclosure in the DHCP Server Service. The attack vector is network-accessible, requires low attack complexity, and needs no privileges or user interaction to exploit (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the latest security patches available through the Microsoft Update Guide (Microsoft Update).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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