Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-0993

First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )

A denial of service vulnerability exists in Windows DNS when it fails to properly handle queries, aka 'Windows DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability'.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1903
Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-0993?

    CVE-2020-0993 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-0993?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-0993, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2020-0993?

    CVE-2020-0993 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and various Windows Server editions.

  • What impact does CVE-2020-0993 have on systems?

    CVE-2020-0993 can lead to a denial of service, causing affected systems to become unresponsive.

  • Does CVE-2020-0993 require user intervention to be exploited?

    CVE-2020-0993 can be exploited remotely without the need for user interaction.

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