Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Wed Nov 11 2020(Updated: )

Microsoft Exchange Server Denial of Service Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-17085?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17085?

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

  • 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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