CVE-2020-1161
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 5.70%
Last modified
CVE-2020-1161 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A denial of service vulnerability exists when ASP.NET Core improperly handles web requests, aka 'ASP.NET Core Denial of Service Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 5.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists when ASP.NET Core improperly handles web requests, aka 'ASP.NET Core Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Asp.Net Core | 3.1 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2017 | >= 15.1, <= 15.9 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2019 | >= 16.0, <= 16.5 |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1161Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1161Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-1161?
A denial of service vulnerability exists when ASP.NET Core improperly handles web requests, aka 'ASP.NET Core Denial of Service Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2020-1161?
CVE-2020-1161 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1161?
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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