CVE-2023-28254
Published: 11 April 2023
Summary
CVE-2023-28254 is a high-severity Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Its CVSS base score is 7.2 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 8.9% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2023-28254 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Windows DNS Server component. It carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.2 with the vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H and is associated with CWE-122. The flaw permits an attacker to run arbitrary code on a vulnerable server when specific conditions are met.
An authenticated attacker with high privileges can target the DNS Server over the network to achieve code execution, resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system. No user interaction is required.
Microsoft has published official guidance for the issue at its security update portal, including details on available patches. The associated EPSS score has remained flat at 0.0626 with no material increase after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2023-31962
Vulnerability details
Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
No mitigating controls mapped yet. The per-CVE control annotator has not reached this CVE.