CVE-2016-0050

Name: CVE-2016-0050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-10T11:59:14.567+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0050 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Network Policy Server (NPS) in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 misparses username queries, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (RADIUS authentication outage) via crafted requests, aka "Network Policy Server RADIUS Implementation Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Network Policy Server (NPS) in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 misparses username queries, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (RADIUS authentication outage) via crafted requests, aka "Network Policy Server RADIUS Implementation Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.66%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	Gold
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0050?

How severe is CVE-2016-0050?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0050 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0050?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST