What is the severity of CVE-2020-17117?

CVE-2020-17117 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2020-17117?

To fix CVE-2020-17117, apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for affected versions of Exchange Server.

Which versions of Microsoft Exchange are affected by CVE-2020-17117?

CVE-2020-17117 affects Microsoft Exchange Server versions 2013 (Cumulative Update 23), 2016 (Cumulative Updates 17 and 18), and 2019 (Cumulative Updates 6 and 7).

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17117?

CVE-2020-17117 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.

Can CVE-2020-17117 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-17117 can be exploited remotely without user interaction, making it particularly dangerous.

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CVE-2020-17117

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9/12/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-17117: Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )

Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17132, CVE-2020-17141, CVE-2020-17142, CVE-2020-17144.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How 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

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17117

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17117

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17117?
CVE-2020-17117 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17117?
To fix CVE-2020-17117, apply the latest security patches released by Microsoft for affected versions of Exchange Server.
Which versions of Microsoft Exchange are affected by CVE-2020-17117?
CVE-2020-17117 affects Microsoft Exchange Server versions 2013 (Cumulative Update 23), 2016 (Cumulative Updates 17 and 18), and 2019 (Cumulative Updates 6 and 7).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17117?
CVE-2020-17117 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.
Can CVE-2020-17117 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-17117 can be exploited remotely without user interaction, making it particularly dangerous.

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