Security Features in Windows Server - CVE-2020-16996

 

Security Features in Windows Server - CVE-2020-16996

Published: December 8, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48878
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16996
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security features.

The vulnerability exists due to undisclosed issue in Kerberos. A remote authenticated attacker can gain unauthorized access to the application.


Affected software

Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2020-16996

Install updates from vendor's website.


External References

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