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CVE-2020-1350 - Microsoft Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Project:Microsoft

Product:Windows

Date Added:2021-11-03Due Date:2020-07-24

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional 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