CVE-2020-16990 : What You Need to Know
Learn about the Azure Sphere Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2020-16990), its impact, affected systems, exploitation mechanism, and mitigation steps to secure your Azure Sphere platform.
Azure Sphere Information Disclosure Vulnerability was published on November 10, 2020, affecting Microsoft's Azure Sphere platform version 20.00.
Understanding CVE-2020-16990
This CVE identifies an Information Disclosure vulnerability in Azure Sphere.
What is CVE-2020-16990?
The CVE-2020-16990 vulnerability refers to an information disclosure issue within Microsoft's Azure Sphere platform.
The Impact of CVE-2020-16990
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-2020-16990
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
- Versions Affected: 20.00
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to access sensitive information on Azure Sphere systems.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protect your systems from CVE-2020-16990 with the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply security patches provided by Microsoft promptly.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update and patch Azure Sphere systems to prevent vulnerabilities.
- Implement access controls and encryption to safeguard sensitive data.
- Conduct security audits and assessments periodically.
Patching and Updates
Ensure that all Azure Sphere systems are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate the risk of information disclosure.