CVE-2020-17085: Microsoft Exchange Server Denial of Service Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2020
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server Denial of Service Vulnerability

Affected Software

5 affected components
Microsoft Exchange Server=2013-cumulative_update_23
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_17
Microsoft Exchange Server=2016-cumulative_update_18
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_6
Microsoft Exchange Server=2019-cumulative_update_7

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-2020-17085?

CVE-2020-17085 has a severity rating of 'moderate' according to Microsoft.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-17085?

To fix CVE-2020-17085, ensure that you apply the latest cumulative updates for the affected Microsoft Exchange Server versions.

3

Which Microsoft Exchange Server versions are affected by CVE-2020-17085?

CVE-2020-17085 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 with cumulative update 23, 2016 with cumulative updates 17 and 18, and 2019 with cumulative updates 6 and 7.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17085?

CVE-2020-17085 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

5

What impact does CVE-2020-17085 have on systems?

CVE-2020-17085 can potentially cause the affected Microsoft Exchange Server to become unresponsive, disrupting services.

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