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Windows Server 2008 CVE-2012-2549

MEDIUM
Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)
2012-12-12 secure@microsoft.com
Microsoft Authentication Bypass Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012
5.8
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
5.8 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
M
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
P
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Dec 12, 2012 - 00:55 cve.org
MEDIUM 5.8

DescriptionCVE.org

The IP-HTTPS server in Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 does not properly validate certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a revoked certificate, aka "Revoked Certificate Bypass Vulnerability."

AnalysisAI

The IP-HTTPS server in Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 does not properly validate certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a revoked. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The IP-HTTPS server in Windows Server 2008 R2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 does not properly validate certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a revoked certificate, aka "Revoked Certificate Bypass Vulnerability." Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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