SB2021021003 - Security features bypass in Microsoft Windows
Published: February 10, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021021003
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17162)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Extended Protection for Authentication(EPA). A remote attacker can gain elevated privileges on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.