#VU22664 Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2019-1424
Published: November 12, 2019 / Updated: November 13, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU22664
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1424
CWE-ID: CWE-300
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Netlogon improperly handles a secure communications channel. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack and downgrade aspects of the connection allowing for further modification of the transmission.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows Netlogon improperly handles a secure communications channel. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack and downgrade aspects of the connection allowing for further modification of the transmission.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.