.NET Core on Red Hat Enterprise Linux update for rh-dotnet31-dotnet
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-1147 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-91 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
rh-dotnet31-dotnet (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) XML injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU29836
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1147
CWE-ID:
CWE-91 - XML Injection
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing XML data in .NET Framework, Microsoft SharePoint, and Visual Studio. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
rh-dotnet31-dotnet (Red Hat package): 3.1.101-4.el7 - 3.1.104-2.el7
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:2939
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
