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TI-2023-17690 Aliases CVE-2023-35351GHSA-m6w2-chv8-mqrq

Windows Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Priority LOW 32CWE-416Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
High
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
High
Impact type
Code execution
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · High · High
Fix status
Fixed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Microsoft. Impact type from Microsoft.

Summary

Windows Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00698 53rd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Microsoft: 11 updates

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Total

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
MicrosoftWindows Server 201910.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.464510.0.17763.4645Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.464510.0.17763.4645Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 202210.0.20348.0 to before 10.0.20348.185010.0.20348.1850Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 201610.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.608510.0.14393.6085Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.608510.0.14393.6085Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 26.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.221756.0.6003.22175Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.221756.0.6003.22175Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 26.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.221756.0.6003.22175Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 16.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.266236.1.7601.26623Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.266236.1.7601.26623Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 20126.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.243746.2.9200.24374Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.243746.2.9200.24374Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 R26.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.210636.3.9600.21063Patch availableCNA
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.210636.3.9600.21063Patch availableCNA
  • Windows Server 2019 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.4645 Fixed in 10.0.17763.4645 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.17763.0 to before 10.0.17763.4645 Fixed in 10.0.17763.4645 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2022 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.20348.0 to before 10.0.20348.1850 Fixed in 10.0.20348.1850 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2016 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.6085 Fixed in 10.0.14393.6085 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.14393.0 to before 10.0.14393.6085 Fixed in 10.0.14393.6085 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.22175 Fixed in 6.0.6003.22175 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.22175 Fixed in 6.0.6003.22175 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.0.6003.0 to before 6.0.6003.22175 Fixed in 6.0.6003.22175 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.26623 Fixed in 6.1.7601.26623 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.1.7601.0 to before 6.1.7601.26623 Fixed in 6.1.7601.26623 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2012 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.24374 Fixed in 6.2.9200.24374 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.2.9200.0 to before 6.2.9200.24374 Fixed in 6.2.9200.24374 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.21063 Fixed in 6.3.9600.21063 Patch available CNA
  • Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) VendorMicrosoft Affected 6.3.9600.0 to before 6.3.9600.21063 Fixed in 6.3.9600.21063 Patch available CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 7

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*r2 sp1VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*r2VulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDVulnerableMicrosoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions r2 sp1 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions r2 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·Microsoft

Remediation

Microsoft 11 updates

  • KB5028240
    Monthly Rollup
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.26623
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 6.1.7601.26623
  • KB5028233
    Security Only
    • Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.24374
    • Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.24374
  • KB5028232
    Monthly Rollup
    • Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.24374
    • Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.24374
Show 8 more Microsoft updates
  • KB5028228
    Monthly Rollup
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.21063
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.21063
  • KB5028226
    Security Only
    • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.22175
    • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.22175
    • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.22175
    • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.22175
  • KB5028224
    Security Only
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 6.1.7601.26623
    • Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation) 6.1.7601.26623
  • KB5028223
    Security Only
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.21075
    • Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.21075
  • KB5028222
    Monthly Rollup
    • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.22175
    • Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.22175
    • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 6.0.6003.22175
    • Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation) 6.0.6003.22175
  • KB5028171
    Security Update
    • Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.1850
    • Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) 10.0.20348.1850
  • KB5028169
    Security Update
    • Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.6085
    • Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.6085
    • Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.6085
    • Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.6085
  • KB5028168
    Security Update
    • Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.4645
    • Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.17763.4645
    • Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.4645
    • Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.4645
    • Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.4645

Vendor assessments

Microsoft

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Impact
Remote Code Execution
Exploited
No
Publicly disclosed
—
Exploitability
Exploitation Less Likely

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2023-35351
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-m6w2-chv8-mqrq

References

Patch 1

  • TI-2020-01431 Netlogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2020-01310 Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows Server KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 10.0
  • TI-2019-00485 Use after free in Microsoft Windows KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2017-06077 Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Windows XP x64 XP2, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Vista… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2015-01465 HTTP.sys in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2008-04072 The Server service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2 and SP3, Server 2003 SP1 and… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources

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