#VU29761 Buffer overflow in Windows Server - CVE-2020-1350

Vulnerability identifier: #VU29761

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1350

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: 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 DNS requests. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted DNS request to the affected DNS server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the Local System Account.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008, 2012 R2 - 2012, 2016 10.0.14393.10, 2019 10.0.17763.1 - 2019 2004

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1350

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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.