Advisory Published
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CVE-2020-16979: Microsoft SharePoint Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Wed Nov 11 2020(Updated: )

Microsoft SharePoint Information Disclosure Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17017.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-16979?

    CVE-2020-16979 has been assigned a severity rating that indicates a potential information disclosure risk in Microsoft SharePoint.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-16979?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-16979, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected SharePoint versions.

  • Which versions of Microsoft SharePoint are affected by CVE-2020-16979?

    CVE-2020-16979 affects Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1, SharePoint Server 2019, and SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16979?

    CVE-2020-16979 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability, which could allow unauthorized information access.

  • Can CVE-2020-16979 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2020-16979 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers to gain access to sensitive information.

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