SB2017041117 - ADFS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published: April 11, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017041117
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Brute-force attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0159)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a brute-force attack.
The vulnerability exists when ADFS incorrectly treats requests coming from Extranet clients as Intranet requests. A remote attacker can brute-force account passwords.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.