What is the severity of CVE-2020-16996?

CVE-2020-16996 is rated as important in severity, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16996?

To mitigate CVE-2020-16996, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2020-16996?

CVE-2020-16996 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 across various versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16996?

CVE-2020-16996 is a Kerberos security feature bypass vulnerability that can potentially allow unauthorized access.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-16996?

Currently, the recommended course of action for CVE-2020-16996 is to apply available patches rather than relying on workarounds.

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CVE-2020-16996

medium

6.5

9/12/2020

1/10/2024

CVE-2020-16996: Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )

Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64	=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016	=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remedy

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16996

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 is rated as important in severity, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16996?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16996, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 across various versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 is a Kerberos security feature bypass vulnerability that can potentially allow unauthorized access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-16996?
Currently, the recommended course of action for CVE-2020-16996 is to apply available patches rather than relying on workarounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 is rated as important in severity, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16996?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16996, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 across various versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 is a Kerberos security feature bypass vulnerability that can potentially allow unauthorized access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2020-16996?
Currently, the recommended course of action for CVE-2020-16996 is to apply available patches rather than relying on workarounds.