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CVE-2020-1118

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 16.13%

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CVE-2020-1118 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Windows implementation of Transport Layer Security (TLS) when it improperly handles certain key exchanges, aka 'Microsoft Windows Transport Layer Security Denial of Service Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 16.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Windows implementation of Transport Layer Security (TLS) when it improperly handles certain key exchanges, aka 'Microsoft Windows Transport Layer Security Denial of Service Vulnerability'.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
16.13%

96.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 101709
MicrosoftWindows 101803
MicrosoftWindows 101809
MicrosoftWindows 101903
MicrosoftWindows 101909
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 20191903
MicrosoftWindows Server 20191909

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1118?
A denial of service vulnerability exists in the Windows implementation of Transport Layer Security (TLS) when it improperly handles certain key exchanges, aka 'Microsoft Windows Transport Layer Security Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-1118?
CVE-2020-1118 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1118?
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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Source: NVD / NIST