CVE-2020-16996: Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Kerberos Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Affected Software
20 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=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
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 is rated as important in severity, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.
2
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.
3
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2016, and 2019 across various versions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-16996?
CVE-2020-16996 is a Kerberos security feature bypass vulnerability that can potentially allow unauthorized access.
5
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.