CVE-2023-38162: DHCP Server Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Sep 12, 2023
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Updated

DHCP Server Service Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Event History

Sep 12, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:58 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38162?

CVE-2023-38162 is a DHCP Server Service Denial of Service Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-38162?

CVE-2023-38162 has a severity score of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-38162?

Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022 are affected by CVE-2023-38162.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38162?

To fix CVE-2023-38162, you should apply the appropriate patches provided by Microsoft for your specific version of Windows Server.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38162?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38162 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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