SB2020071463 - Remote code execution in Microsoft .NET Framework, SharePoint Server, and Visual Studio
Published: July 14, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020071463
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) XML injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1147)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing XML data in .NET Framework, Microsoft SharePoint, and Visual Studio. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.