CVE-2020-1476: ASP.NET and .NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when ASP.NET or .NET web applications running on IIS improperly allow access to cached files, aka 'ASP.NET and .NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when ASP.NET or .NET web applications running on IIS improperly allow access to cached files. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain access to restricted files. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to send a specially crafted request to an affected server. The update addresses the vulnerability by changing how ASP.NET and .NET handle requests.
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What is CVE-2020-1476?
CVE-2020-1476 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that exists when ASP.NET or .NET web applications running on IIS improperly allow access to cached files.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-1476?
The affected software includes Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, and 4.8.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1476?
CVE-2020-1476 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).
How can I fix CVE-2020-1476?
To fix CVE-2020-1476, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1476?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-1476 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page.