CVE-2022-38023
CVE-2022-38023 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Netlogon RPC Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38023?
- Netlogon RPC Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
- How severe is CVE-2022-38023?
- CVE-2022-38023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38023 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38023?
- CVE-2022-38023 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38023?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-38023 published?
- CVE-2022-38023 was published on 2022-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38023
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202309-06
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:management_services_for_element_software:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:management_services_for_netapp_hci:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:samba:samba:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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