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ID:2461 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-0049
ID:2461 - Exploit for Improper Authentication in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2016-0049
Published: April 7, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU4848
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-0049
CWE-ID: CWE-287
Exploitation vector: Local access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass in Windows when Kerberos fails to check
the password change of a user signing into a workstation.
An attacker could bypass Kerberos authentication by connecting a
workstation to a malicious Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) and gain access to sensitive data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.