high8.8Known exploitedPublic exploit code
CVE-2020-0688
Microsoft Exchange Server Validation Key Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, added 2021-11-03. Federal due date: 2022-05-03.
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Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Exchange Control Panel - Viewstate Deserialization (Metasploit)2020-03-05 · remote · windows · Verified
- Microsoft Exchange 2019 15.2.221.12 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution2020-03-02 · remote · windows
Impact
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Exchange software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Exchange Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | Versions 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156592/Microsoft-Exchange-2019-15.2.221.12-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156620/Exchange-Control-Panel-Viewstate-Deserialization.html
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0688
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-258/
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156592/Microsoft-Exchange-2019-15.2.221.12-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/156620/Exchange-Control-Panel-Viewstate-Deserialization.html
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0688
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-258/
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2020-0688