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CVE-2020-16937

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 3.04%

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CVE-2020-16937 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. <p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the .NET Framework improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could disclose contents of an affected system's memory.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework handles objects in memory.</p>. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the .NET Framework improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could disclose contents of an affected system's memory.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework handles objects in memory.</p>

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
3.04%

85.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
Microsoft.Net Framework2.0Sp2
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6.2—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.1—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.2—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6.1—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.8—
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5.1—
Microsoft.Net Framework4.5.2—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16937?
<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the .NET Framework improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could disclose contents of an affected system's memory.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, an authenticated attacker would need to run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the .NET Framework handles objects in memory.</p>
How severe is CVE-2020-16937?
CVE-2020-16937 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16937?
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