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CVE-2020-1350

Microsoft Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

KEVCRITICAL 10.0EPSS 91.4%

Does this matter?

Known to be exploited in the wild (CISA KEV, CISA remediation deadline 3 May 2022). Treat as an emergency change: patch or isolate now, then hunt for prior compromise.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System servers when they fail to properly handle requests, aka 'Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS 3.1
10.0 CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
91.35% probability · 100th percentile
CISA KEV
Listed 3 November 2021 · due 3 May 2022
Weakness
CWE-20
Affected
microsoft/windows server 2008 · microsoft/windows server 2012 · microsoft/windows server 2016 · microsoft/windows server 2019
Source
secure@microsoft.com

CISA notes

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Reference CISA's ED 20-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-20-03-mitigate-windows-dns-server-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-july-2020-patch-tuesday) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 20-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1350

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.