#VU47551 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16898

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#VU47551 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2020-16898

Published: October 13, 2020 / Updated: December 28, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU47551
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-16898
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

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.

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