#VU24295 Input validation error in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-0611
Published: January 14, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU24295
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0611
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of untrusted input within the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to a malicious RDP server and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.