CVE-2020-1596: TLS Information Disclosure Vulnerability
First published: Fri Sep 11 2020(Updated: )
<p>A information disclosure vulnerability exists when TLS components use weak hash algorithms. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could obtain information to further compromise a users's encrypted transmission channel.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to conduct a man-in-the-middle attack.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how TLS components use hash algorithms.</p>
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1709 | |
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1903 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1903 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1909 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =2004 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1596?
CVE-2020-1596 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for information disclosure via weak hash algorithms in TLS components.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1596?
To fix CVE-2020-1596, apply the latest updates and security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-1596?
CVE-2020-1596 impacts multiple Microsoft Windows versions including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various editions of Windows Server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1596?
CVE-2020-1596 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to the use of weak hash algorithms in TLS components.
What can an attacker do if they exploit CVE-2020-1596?
An attacker who exploits CVE-2020-1596 could potentially obtain sensitive information that may allow them to compromise an encrypted transmission channel.
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