CVE-2020-1301: High severity windows 10 vulnerability
Published Jun 9, 2020
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that the Microsoft Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1) server handles certain requests, aka 'Windows SMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Affected Software
22 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 10=2004
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
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 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Jun 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:44 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1301?
CVE-2020-1301 has a severity rating of 'Critical' due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-1301?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1301, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected systems.
3
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2020-1301?
CVE-2020-1301 affects various Windows versions, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and several Windows Server editions.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1301?
CVE-2020-1301 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft SMBv1.
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Can CVE-2020-1301 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-1301 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.