What is the severity of CVE-2023-38160?

CVE-2023-38160 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38160?

To fix CVE-2023-38160, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-38160?

CVE-2023-38160 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2023-38160 represent?

CVE-2023-38160 represents a TCP/IP information disclosure vulnerability that can expose sensitive information.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-38160?

As of now, Microsoft recommends applying the security patches as the primary method of mitigation for CVE-2023-38160.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-38160

medium

5.5

CWE

668 416

12/9/2023

8/4/2025

CVE-2023-38160: Windows TCP/IP Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Tue Sep 12 2023(Updated: )

Windows TCP/IP Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2016		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2019		fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 11	=21H2	fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows Server 2022		fix available externally fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.10240.20162
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.14393.6252
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.17763.4851
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19045.3448
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19045.3448
Windows 11	<10.0.22000.2416
Windows 11	<10.0.22621.2275
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1809	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=22H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=1607	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10	=21H2	fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Windows 10		fix available externally
Microsoft Windows 10	<10.0.19044.3448
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	<10.0.14393.6252
Microsoft Windows Server 2019	<10.0.17763.4851
Microsoft Windows Server 2022	<10.0.20348.1970

Remedy

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38160

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Reference Links

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38160 (Advisory)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38160?
CVE-2023-38160 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38160?
To fix CVE-2023-38160, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2023-38160?
CVE-2023-38160 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2023-38160 represent?
CVE-2023-38160 represents a TCP/IP information disclosure vulnerability that can expose sensitive information.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-38160?
As of now, Microsoft recommends applying the security patches as the primary method of mitigation for CVE-2023-38160.

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