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CVE-2016-3226

UnknownEPSS 10.70%

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CVE-2016-3226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (service hang) by creating many machine accounts, aka "Active Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 10.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (service hang) by creating many machine accounts, aka "Active Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
10.70%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versionsGold
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3226?
Active Directory in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 and Server 2012 Gold and R2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (service hang) by creating many machine accounts, aka "Active Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-3226?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3226?
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