cbc

The tag 'cbc' on WindowsForum.com refers to Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode in TLS, as discussed in the context of Microsoft security bulletin MS12-049. This update addressed a vulnerability in TLS that could allow information disclosure if an attacker intercepts encrypted web traffic from an affected system. The vulnerability specifically impacted cipher suites using CBC mode, while those not using CBC were unaffected. Discussions around this tag focus on the security implications of CBC mode in TLS and the importance of applying the relevant security update to mitigate the risk of information disclosure.