CVE-2020-0718

Active Directory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Active Directory integrated DNS (ADIDNS) mishandles objects in memory. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the Local System Account</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker could send malicious requests to an Active Directory integrated DNS (ADIDNS) server.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Active Directory integrated DNS (ADIDNS) handles objects in memory.</p>

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.55% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server version 2004
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0718 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0718?
CVE-2020-0718 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0718?
To fix CVE-2020-0718, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-0718 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-0718 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0718?
CVE-2020-0718 affects Microsoft Windows Server version 2004, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server, version 1909 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation).
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