CVE-2023-36046: Windows Authentication Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Nov 14, 2023
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Updated

Windows Authentication Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2<10.0.22000.2600
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22621.2715
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Event History

Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36046?

CVE-2023-36046 is a Windows Authentication Denial of Service vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36046?

CVE-2023-36046 has a severity rating of 7.1, which is considered high.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-36046?

Windows 11 version 23H2, 22H2, and 21H2, as well as Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition with Server Core Installation, are affected by CVE-2023-36046.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36046?

To fix CVE-2023-36046, you can apply the patches available from Microsoft. Refer to the following URLs for more information: Windows 11 - [KB5032190](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5032190), Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition with Server Core Installation - [KB5032202](https://support.microsoft.com/help/5032202).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36046?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36046 on the [Microsoft Security Response Center](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36046) website.

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