CVE-2020-0993
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 5.24%
Last modified
CVE-2020-0993 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service vulnerability exists in Windows DNS when it fails to properly handle queries, aka 'Windows DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 5.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Windows DNS when it fails to properly handle queries, aka 'Windows DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1803 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1903 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1909 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | All versions | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0993Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0993Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0993?
A denial of service vulnerability exists in Windows DNS when it fails to properly handle queries, aka 'Windows DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-0993?
CVE-2020-0993 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0993?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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