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TTCSIRT-323.07.14.20: TT-CSIRT ADVISORY- Vulnerability in Windows DNS

TTCSIRT-323.07.14.20: TT-CSIRT ADVISORY- Vulnerability in Windows DNS

Microsoft has released an update for CVE-2020-1350, a Critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Windows DNS Server that is classified as a ‘wormable’ vulnerability and has a CVSS base score of 10.0. This issue results from a flaw in Microsoft’s DNS server role implementation and affects all Windows Server versions. Non-Microsoft DNS Servers are not affected.

‘Wormable’ vulnerabilities have the potential to spread via malware between vulnerable computers without user interaction. Windows DNS Server is a core networking component. While this vulnerability is not currently known to be used in active attacks, it is essential that customers apply Windows updates to address this vulnerability as soon as possible.

TT-CSIRT strongly encourages administrators to review the following advisory from Microsoft and apply the latest updates immediately: