CVE-2020-0606: Input Validation

Published Jan 14, 2020

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in .NET software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka '.NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0605.

Affected Software

34 affected components

Microsoft .NET Framework=3.0-sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2

Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7

Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.1

Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Microsoft Windows 10=1809

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Microsoft .NET Framework=4.8

Microsoft Windows 10=1903

Microsoft Windows 10=1909

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909

Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.2

Microsoft Windows RT 8.1

Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6

Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.1

Microsoft .NET Core=3.0

Microsoft .NET Core=3.1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0606

Event History

Jan 14, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:11 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:11 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0606?

CVE-2020-0606 is a remote code execution vulnerability in .NET software.

How does CVE-2020-0606 impact the system?

CVE-2020-0606 can allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0606?

CVE-2020-0606 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-0606?

CVE-2020-0606 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, 4.8, and .NET Core versions 3.0, 3.1.

How can CVE-2020-0606 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2020-0606, it is recommended to apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.