Vulnerability identifier: #VU22664

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1424

CWE-ID: CWE-300

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 7, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10 - 10 1903

Windows Server: 2008 - 2019 1903

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1424

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.