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Win-DDoS Technique Exploits Windows Domain Controllers for DDoS Attacks

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A new attack technique, Win-DDoS, allows attackers to exploit Windows domain controllers (DCs) to create a DDoS botnet. The technique leverages vulnerabilities in the Windows LDAP client code to manipulate DCs into overwhelming a target server. The attack does not require code execution or credentials, making it difficult to trace. The Win-DDoS technique involves sending RPC calls to DCs, which then send LDAP queries to an attacker-controlled server. The attacker's server responds with referral URLs that direct the DCs to send LDAP packets to a specified IP and port, effectively creating a DDoS attack. The attack has significant implications for enterprise resilience and risk modeling, as it challenges common assumptions about DoS risks and internal system security.

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  1. 10.08.2025 22:30 πŸ“° 1 articles Β· ⏱ 1mo ago

    Win-DDoS Technique Exploits Windows Domain Controllers for DDoS Attacks

    A new attack technique, Win-DDoS, allows attackers to exploit Windows domain controllers (DCs) to create a DDoS botnet. The technique leverages vulnerabilities in the Windows LDAP client code to manipulate DCs into overwhelming a target server. The attack does not require code execution or credentials, making it difficult to trace. The Win-DDoS technique involves sending RPC calls to DCs, which then send LDAP queries to an attacker-controlled server. The attacker's server responds with referral URLs that direct the DCs to send LDAP packets to a specified IP and port, effectively creating a DDoS attack. The attack has significant implications for enterprise resilience and risk modeling, as it challenges common assumptions about DoS risks and internal system security.

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