CVE-2020-1350 — Microsoft Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2020-1350: Microsoft Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Microsoft |
| Product | Windows |
| Date added | 2021-11-03 |
| Due date | 2022-05-03 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Microsoft Windows DNS Servers fail to properly handle requests, allowing an attacker to perform remote code execution in the context of the Local System Account. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of SIGRed.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
Reference CISA's ED 20-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-20-03-mitigate-windows-dns-server-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-july-2020-patch-tuesday) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 20-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1350
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1350
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog