CVE-2020-0734: Critical severity windows 10 vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2020
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Remote Desktop Client when a user connects to a malicious server, aka 'Remote Desktop Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0681.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Feb 11, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:23 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:23 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0734?

CVE-2020-0734 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-0734?

To mitigate CVE-2020-0734, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected versions of Windows.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2020-0734?

CVE-2020-0734 affects various versions of Windows 7, 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows Server editions.

4

Can CVE-2020-0734 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-0734 can be exploited remotely if a user connects to a malicious remote desktop server.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-0734 classified as?

CVE-2020-0734 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

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