CVE-2023-28256: Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Apr 11, 2023
·Updated
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
23 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Remediation
Event History
Apr 11, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:13 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28256?
CVE-2023-28256 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability, allowing for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-28256?
To fix CVE-2023-28256, apply the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows Server versions.
3
Which Windows Server versions are affected by CVE-2023-28256?
CVE-2023-28256 affects multiple versions including Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, and 2022.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-28256?
CVE-2023-28256 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows DNS Server.
5
Can CVE-2023-28256 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2023-28256 can be exploited remotely without authentication, making it particularly dangerous.