MS16-021 - Security Update for NPS RADIUS Server to Address Denial of Service

Bulletin ID: 

MS16-021

Severity: 

Important

Description: 

Severity Rating: Important
Revision Note: V1.0 (February 9, 2016): Bulletin published.
Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could cause denial of service on a Network Policy Server (NPS) if an attacker sends specially crafted username strings to the NPS, which could prevent RADIUS authentication on the NPS.

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