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MEDIUM · 6.2

CVE-2016-0049

Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 does not properly validate passwo...

Vulnerability Description

Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 does not properly validate password changes, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication by deploying a crafted Key Distribution Center (KDC) and then performing a sign-in action, aka "Windows Kerberos Security Feature Bypass."

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10-
MicrosoftWindows 7All versions
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012-
MicrosoftWindows VistaAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-0049?

CVE-2016-0049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows 10 Gold and 1511 does not properly validate passwo...

How severe is CVE-2016-0049?

CVE-2016-0049 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0049?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.