CVE-2020-1046
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CVE-2020-1046 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft .NET Framework processes input. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would need to be able to upload a specially crafted file to a web application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how .NET Framework processes input.. EPSS estimates a 3.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft .NET Framework processes input. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would need to be able to upload a specially crafted file to a web application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how .NET Framework processes input.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 2.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5.1 | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1046Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1046Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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