CVE-2016-0037

Name: CVE-2016-0037
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-10T11:59:03.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 26.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0037 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The forms-based authentication implementation in Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) 3.0 in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via crafted data, aka "Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 26.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The forms-based authentication implementation in Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) 3.0 in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via crafted data, aka "Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

26.26%

97.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0037?

How severe is CVE-2016-0037?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0037 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 26.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0037?

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Source: NVD / NIST