CVE-2020-16996

Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.51% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 2004
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 20H2
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References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2020-16996 vendor advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16996 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16996?
To fix CVE-2020-16996, 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-2020-16996 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-16996 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server version 2004, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server version 20H2.
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