MS16-047 – Important: Security Update for SAM and LSAD Remote Protocols (3148527) – Version: 1.0

MS16-047 – Important: Security Update for SAM and LSAD Remote Protocols (3148527) – Version: 1.0

Severity Rating: Important
Revision Note: V1.0 (April 12, 2016): Bulletin published.
Summary: This security update resolves a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow elevation of privilege if an attacker launches a man-in-the-middle (MiTM) attack. An attacker could then force a downgrade of the authentication level of the SAM and LSAD channels and impersonate an authenticated user.
Source: MS16-047 – Important: Security Update for SAM and LSAD Remote Protocols (3148527) – Version: 1.0