#VU28869 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-1206
Published: June 9, 2020 / Updated: July 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU28869
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1206
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the way Microsoft Server Message Block 3.1.1 (SMBv3) protocol handles certain requests A remote attacker can send a specially crafted packet to a targeted SMBv3 server gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.