First published: Thu Feb 10 2011(Updated: )
Kerberos in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 does not prevent a session from changing from strong encryption to DES encryption, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof network traffic and obtain sensitive information via a DES downgrade, aka "Kerberos Spoofing Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
Microsoft Windows 7 |
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CVE-2011-0091 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks and sensitive information exposure.
CVE-2011-0091 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 by allowing a downgrade in encryption methods.
To mitigate CVE-2011-0091, ensure that strong encryption settings are enforced and apply the latest Microsoft security patches.
The risks associated with CVE-2011-0091 include unauthorized data access and the ability for attackers to spoof network traffic.
While CVE-2011-0091 was identified in 2011, its relevance may persist for systems that have not been updated or replaced.