CVE-2020-16875
Published: Sep 11, 2020
Modified: Aug 4, 2024
CVSS v3.1
8.4
Description
<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>
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 5 | affected 15.02.0 - < publication |
Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2019 Cumulative Update 6 | affected 15.02.0 - < publication |
Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 16 | affected 15.01.0 - < publication |
Microsoft | Microsoft Exchange Server 2016 Cumulative Update 17 | affected 15.01.0 - < publication |
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
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
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
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