CVE-2016-3226
First published: Thu Jun 16 2016(Updated: )
Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (service hang) by creating many machine accounts, aka "Active Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =gold | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3226?
CVE-2016-3226 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3226?
To mitigate CVE-2016-3226, ensure that you apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-3226?
CVE-2016-3226 affects remote authenticated users on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Windows Server 2012.
What can an attacker achieve with CVE-2016-3226?
An attacker can cause a denial of service by creating a large number of machine accounts on the affected servers.
Is CVE-2016-3226 easy to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2016-3226 can be exploited by authenticated users with minimal skill.
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