CVE-2023-36603

Summary

CVE-2023-36603 is a newly disclosed Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability affecting Windows TCP/IP. Hackers can exploit this weakness by sending maliciously crafted packets to target systems, causing them to become unresponsive and cease normal operations. This can result in a significant disruption of network services and potential downtime for affected organizations. The vulnerability lies in the way Windows TCP/IP handles certain packet processing, and no authenticated user interaction or specific privileges are required to trigger it. Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue, and it is strongly recommended that all Windows systems be updated as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.

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