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Security Updates for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 (December 2020)
high Nessus Plugin ID 144059
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Synopsis
The Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 installation on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The Microsoft SharePoint Server 2016 installation on the remote host is missing security updates. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities :- An elevation of privilege vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this to gain elevated privileges.
(CVE-2020-17089)
- A remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this to bypass authentication and execute unauthorized arbitrary commands. (CVE-2020-17118, CVE-2020-17121)
- An information disclosure vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this to disclose potentially sensitive information. (CVE-2020-17120)
- A session spoofing vulnerability exists. An attacker can exploit this to perform actions with the privileges of another user. (CVE-2020-17115)
Solution
Microsoft has released the following security updates to address this issue:-KB4486753
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Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 144059
File Name: smb_nt_ms20_dec_office_sharepoint_2016.nasl
Version: 1.14
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 12/10/2020
Updated: 6/6/2024
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: High
Score: 8.9
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 8.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2020-17118
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 8.4
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2020-17121
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:sharepoint_server:2016
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/8/2020
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/8/2020
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2020-17089, CVE-2020-17115, CVE-2020-17118, CVE-2020-17120, CVE-2020-17121