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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10.08.2025 22:30 π° 1 articles Β· 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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- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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Win-DDoS exploits vulnerabilities in the Windows LDAP client code to manipulate domain controllers (DCs) into sending LDAP packets to a target server.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The attack involves sending RPC calls to DCs, which then send LDAP queries to an attacker-controlled server.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The attacker's server responds with referral URLs that direct the DCs to send LDAP packets to a specified IP and port, creating a DDoS attack.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The attack does not require code execution or credentials, making it difficult to trace.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The Win-DDoS technique can be used to create a DDoS botnet with vast resources and upload rates.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The attack can cause an LSASS crash, reboot, or blue screen of death (BSoD) by sending lengthy referral lists to DCs.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The attack can be used to target public domain controllers worldwide to send LDAP packets to any IP and port of the attacker's choosing.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The attack leverages vulnerabilities in Windows LDAP, LSASS, Netlogon, and Print Spooler components.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The vulnerabilities exploited by Win-DDoS are zero-click, unauthenticated vulnerabilities that allow attackers to crash systems remotely if they are publicly accessible.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30
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The attack challenges common assumptions about DoS risks and internal system security.
First reported: 10.08.2025 22:30π° 1 source, 1 articleShow sources
- New Win-DDoS Flaws Let Attackers Turn Public Domain Controllers into DDoS Botnet via RPC, LDAP β thehackernews.com β 10.08.2025 22:30