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CVE-2020-0605

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in .NET software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could run arbitrary code in the context of the current user, aka '.NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0606.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 10 products from microsoft, from microsoft, from microsoft and 7 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Reported in 2020, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.

Published

2020-01-14T23:15:30.427

Last Modified

2024-11-21T04:53:50.553

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
  • Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
  • Availability Impact: COMPLETE
Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-20
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application microsoft .net_framework 3.0 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 - No
Application microsoft .net_framework 3.5 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_8.1 * No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 r2 No
Application microsoft .net_framework 3.5 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.6.2 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7.1 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7.2 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1607 No
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1709 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2016 - No
Application microsoft .net_framework 3.5 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7.2 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_10 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1803 No
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1809 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2016 1803 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2019 * No
Application microsoft .net_framework 3.5 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.8 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1809 No
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1903 No
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1909 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2016 1903 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2019 * No
Application microsoft .net_framework 3.5.1 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_7 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 r2 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 r2 No
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.5.2 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_7 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_8.1 * No
Operating System microsoft windows_rt_8.1 * No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 r2 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 r2 No
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.6 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 - No
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.6.2 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7.1 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7.2 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1607 No
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.6 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.6.1 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.6.2 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7.1 Yes
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.7.2 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_7 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_8.1 * No
Operating System microsoft windows_rt_8.1 * No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 r2 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 r2 No
Application microsoft .net_framework 4.8 Yes
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1607 No
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1709 No
Operating System microsoft windows_10 1803 No
Operating System microsoft windows_7 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_8.1 * No
Operating System microsoft windows_rt_8.1 * No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2008 r2 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 - No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2012 r2 No
Operating System microsoft windows_server_2016 - No
Application microsoft .net_core 1.0 Yes
Application microsoft .net_core 3.0 Yes
Application microsoft .net_core 3.1 Yes
References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For microsoft's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.