CVE-2023-38162

CVSS 3.1 Score 7.5 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Sep 12, 2023
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 400
CWE ID 191

Summary

CVE-2023-38162 is a newly disclosed vulnerability that affects DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server services. An attacker can exploit this issue to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) condition by sending maliciously crafted DHCP packets. Successful exploitation may result in the DHCP Server becoming unresponsive, leading to network disruptions and potential connectivity issues for affected clients. Organizations are urged to apply the available patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2016
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2019
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft

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