CVE-2020-17051: Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Nov 11, 2020
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Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
10 affected components
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1909
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=2004
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Remediation
Event History
Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
06:48 AM
Data Sourced
06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17051?
CVE-2020-17051 has a CVSS score indicating it as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17051?
To mitigate CVE-2020-17051, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for the affected Windows Server versions.
3
Which Windows Server versions are affected by CVE-2020-17051?
CVE-2020-17051 affects multiple versions including Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2019.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17051?
CVE-2020-17051 is classified as a Remote Code Execution vulnerability within the Windows Network File System.
5
Can CVE-2020-17051 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-17051 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.