CISA KEV · Known exploitedCritical

CVE-2020-0646

Microsoft .NET Framework

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft .NET Framework fails to validate input properly, aka '.NET Framework Remote Code Execution Injection Vulnerability'.

CVSS
9.8
EPSS
99.2%
99.9% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2020.01.15
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability99.2%
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft .NET Framework fails to validate input properly, aka '.NET Framework Remote Code Execution Injection Vulnerability'.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft .NET Framework
Affected versions
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1, Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems, Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation), Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, unspecified, 1903, Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 2, Service Pack 2 on Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2, Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Service Pack 1
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Due date: 2022.05.03
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft .NET Framework and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-91
KEV added
2021.11.03
Ransomware use
미확인
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