TTCSIRT-289.022620: TT-CSIRT ADVISORY- MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER VULNERABILITY
Microsoft Exchange Server Exchange Control Panel Fixed Cryptographic Key Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Exchange Server. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the Exchange Control Panel web application. The product fails to generate a unique cryptographic key at installation, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability.
More details can be found at:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0688
The Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TTCSIRT) encourages users and administrators to review and apply the necessary updates.