CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3352

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 (Gold, 1511, and 1607) have a vulnerability that improperly checks NTLM SSO requests for MSA logins. This allows remote attackers to more easily determine passwords via a brute-force attack on NTLM password hashes.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability increases the risk of password disclosure, potentially leading to unauthorized access to organizational systems and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows RT 8.1, and Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607 do not properly check NTLM SSO requests for MSA logins, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine passwords via a brute-force attack on NTLM password hashes, aka "Microsoft Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS