CVE-2020-17142: Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17117, CVE-2020-17132, CVE-2020-17141, CVE-2020-17144.
Affected Software
10 affected componentsFixes available
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
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=18
Microsoft Exchange Server 2016=17
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=6
Microsoft Exchange Server 2019=7
Microsoft Exchange Server 2013=23
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2020-17142?
CVE-2020-17142 has a CVSS score indicating a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2020-17142?
To fix CVE-2020-17142, you should apply the latest cumulative updates for the affected Microsoft Exchange Server versions.
3
Which versions of Microsoft Exchange Server are affected by CVE-2020-17142?
CVE-2020-17142 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 (CU23), 2016 (CU17 and CU18), and 2019 (CU6 and CU7).
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-17142?
CVE-2020-17142 is categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2020-17142 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-17142 can be exploited remotely by an unauthenticated attacker.