authentication

  1. Wireless PEAP-MS-CHAPv2 Authentication Could Allow Information Disclosure - Version: 1.0

    Severity Rating: Revision Note: V1.0 (August 4, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is aware of a public report that describes a known weakness in the Wi-Fi authentication protocol known as PEAP-MS-CHAPv2 (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol with Microsoft Challenge Handshake...
  2. Extended Protection for Authentication - Version: 1.14

    Severity Rating: Revision Note: V1.14 (January 8, 2013): Updated the FAQ and Suggested Actions with information about attacks against NTLMv1 (NT LAN Manager version 1) and LAN Manager (LM) network authentication. Microsoft Fix it solutions for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are available to...
  3. Vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler Components Could Allow Elevation of Privilege -...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.1 (December 16, 2013): Revised bulletin to announce a detection change to correct an offering issue for Windows RT (2839894). This is a detection change only. There were no changes to the update files. Customers who have successfully installed the...
  4. A domain user account that has a blank password cannot be used to authenticate against...

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    Sharepoint (Mycompanyweb) asking credentials repeatedly

    Hi, We have a server at our office which is running Windows small business server 2011 standard 64 bits. This is our exchange server, we just recently decided to start using sharepoint. (we recently had a backup pronlem on server which was solved by doing some updates on sharepoint and other)...
  6. A Look Into the Future and the January 2014 Bulletin Release

    In January, there are those who like to make predictions about the upcoming year. I am not one of those people. Instead, I like to quote Niels Bohr who said, “Prediction is very difficult, especially if it’s about the future.” However, I can say without a doubt that change is afoot in 2014. In...
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    Windows 7 Lost mail password

    I have a 'live[ email account. Now when I try to send an email the message appears "Enter Your New Password for ...live.co.uk" or "Server Password Required. Enter your Password" I cannot remember my password from several years ago and did not realise that the one shown as a series of xxx's was...
  8. Security and policy surrounding bring your own devices (BYOD)

    As the proliferation of devices continues to capture the imagination of consumers, and has ignited what is referred to as bring your own device (BYOD) revolution, many IT departments across the globe are now facing increased security considerations. While organizations encourage BYOD for cost...
  9. Windows 8 What Microsoft should do, but never will...

    Hi I was answering a question from someone who lost their Windows install disk but had their serial number today and I had this thought. ISO files for Windows 7 are still available from Digital River with Microsofts blessings. The could create a lot of good will if they just made a way for...
  10. Windows 7 does not connect to an IEEE 802.1X-authenticated network if an invalid certificate...

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    Windows 7 Lan Windows 7-64 with Ubunutu

    I have this problem. I can get on my Ubunutu machine and see the windows machine. I can bring up the work group icon for the windows 7 machine on my Ubunutu machine. Then Windows 7 wants a pass word. I do not have a clue to what it would be. It is not the administers password. How do I...
  12. "Remember my credentials" option cannot be hidden when the SspiPromptForCredentials function...

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  13. Microsoft Security Advisory (2862152): Vulnerability in DirectAccess Could Allow Security...

    Revision Note: V1.0 (November 12, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for all supported releases of Windows to address a vulnerability in how DirectAccess authenticates DirectAccess server connections to DirectAccess clients. Continue reading...
  14. Microsoft Security Advisory (2862152): Vulnerability in DirectAccess Could Allow Security...

    Revision Note: V1.0 (November 12, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of an update for all supported releases of Windows to address a vulnerability in how DirectAccess authenticates DirectAccess server connections to DirectAccess clients. Continue reading...
  15. KDC Event ID 16 or 27 is logged if DES for Kerberos is disabled

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  16. Cached credentials are not updated when you change your password in Windows

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  17. Problems with Kerberos authentication when a user belongs to many groups

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  18. MS13-077 - Important : Vulnerability in Windows Service Control Manager Could Allow Elevation...

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (September 10, 2013): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker convinces an authenticated user to execute...
  19. Microsoft Security Advisory (2861855): Updates to Improve Remote Desktop Protocol...

    Revision Note: V1.0 (August 13, 2013): Advisory published. Summary: Microsoft is announcing the availability of updates as part of ongoing efforts to improve Network-level Authentication in the Remote Desktop Protocol. Microsoft will continue to announce additional updates via this advisory, all...
  20. Single Sign-On via fingerprint reader fails if Fast Startup is disabled on Windows 7 or...

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