Buffer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2020-0718
Published: September 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU46410
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0718
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing requests in Active Directory integrated DNS (ADIDNS) server. A remote authenticated user can create a specially crafted request to the server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system in the context of the Local System Account.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.