CVE-2017-0159

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Windows 10 1607, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 2016 when ADFS incorrectly treats requests coming from Extranet clients as Intranet requests, aka "ADFS Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

3.7

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.64% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97449	third party advisory vdb entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0159	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038243	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0159?: CVE-2017-0159 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0159?: To fix CVE-2017-0159, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0159 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-0159 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0159?: CVE-2017-0159 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows.

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