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CVE-2022-38023

Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)

CVE-2022-38023 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation). Review the CVSS score, exploitation signals, affected versions, remediation status, and linked source material before making a change.

CVSS: 8.1
EPSS: 2.50%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2022.11.10

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability2.50%

Technical severityCVSS 8.1

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Affected versions: >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.22175, >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.26623, >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.24374, >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.21063, >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.6085, >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.4645, >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.1850, r2, 36, 37, < 4.15.13, >= 4.16.0 < 4.16.8, >= 4.17.0 < 4.17.4
Fixed versions: 4.15.13, 4.16.8, 4.17.4

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: Not available