DNS spoofing in Microsoft Windows



Published: 2023-06-13
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-32020
CWE-ID CWE-941
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrectly specified destination in a communication channel

EUVDB-ID: #VU77241

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-32020

CWE-ID: CWE-941 - Incorrectly Specified Destination in a Communication Channel

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error in Windows DNS service. A remote attacker can perform DNS spoofing attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2008 - 2022 20H2

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-32020


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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