CVE-2016-0019: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2016
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Updated

The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) service implementation in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and 1511 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and establish sessions for blank-password accounts via a modified RDP client, aka "Windows Remote Desktop Protocol Security Bypass Vulnerability."

Affected Software

4 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Event History

Jan 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0019?

CVE-2016-0019 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0019?

To fix CVE-2016-0019, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 10.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-0019?

CVE-2016-0019 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Gold and version 1511 for both x64 and x86 architectures.

4

What impact does CVE-2016-0019 have on systems?

CVE-2016-0019 allows attackers to establish sessions for accounts with blank passwords, which can lead to unauthorized access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0019?

While the best mitigation is to apply updates, disabling Remote Desktop Protocol can serve as a temporary workaround.

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