CVE-2020-17144: Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Dec 8, 2020
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Updated

Microsoft Exchange Server improperly validates cmdlet arguments which allow an attacker to perform remote code execution.

Other sources

Microsoft Exchange Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server=2010-sp3_rollup_31
Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Update Rollup 31

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch KB4593467

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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17144?

CVE-2020-17144 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How can I fix CVE-2020-17144?

To remediate CVE-2020-17144, apply the necessary patches provided by Microsoft for Exchange Server 2010 SP3 Rollup 31.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2020-17144?

CVE-2020-17144 affects Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP3 Rollup 31.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2020-17144 enable?

CVE-2020-17144 enables remote code execution attacks due to improper validation of cmdlet arguments.

5

When was CVE-2020-17144 disclosed?

CVE-2020-17144 was disclosed in July 2020 as part of Microsoft security updates.

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