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ID:4798 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16898
ID:4798 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16898
Published: November 6, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU47551
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16898
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Windows TCP/IP stack improperly handles ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets. A remote attacker can send specially crafted ICMPv6 Router Advertisement packets, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.