CVE-2020-16985 : What You Need to Know
Learn about the Azure Sphere Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2020-16985), its impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure Azure Sphere devices.
Azure Sphere Information Disclosure Vulnerability was published on November 10, 2020, affecting Microsoft's Azure Sphere platform version 20.00.
Understanding CVE-2020-16985
This CVE identifies an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Azure Sphere.
What is CVE-2020-16985?
The CVE-2020-16985 vulnerability refers to an information disclosure issue within Microsoft's Azure Sphere platform.
The Impact of CVE-2020-16985
The impact of this vulnerability is rated as MEDIUM with a base score of 6.2 according to the CVSS 3.1 scoring system.
Technical Details of CVE-2020-16985
This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows unauthorized disclosure of information on affected systems.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Vendor: Microsoft
- Product: Azure Sphere
- Platforms: Unknown
- Affected Version: 20.00
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to access sensitive information on the Azure Sphere platform.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2020-16985 is crucial.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or data disclosure.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Azure Sphere devices.
- Implement network segmentation to limit exposure to potential attacks.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all Azure Sphere devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of information disclosure.