CVE-2020-16875
8.4
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Summary
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange server due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the System user. Exploitation of the vulnerability requires an authenticated user in a certain Exchange role to be compromised.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Exchange handles cmdlet arguments.</p>
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 5 | 15.02.0 < publication | affected |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 6 | 15.02.0 < publication | affected |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 16 | 15.01.0 < publication | affected |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 17 | 15.01.0 < publication | affected |
Weaknesses
- Remote Code Execution
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16875
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159210/Microsoft-Exchange-Server-DlpUtils-AddTenantDlpPolicy-Remote-Code-Execution.html
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16875
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159210/Microsoft-Exchange-Server-DlpUtils-AddTenantDlpPolicy-Remote-Code-Execution.html
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