Vulnerability · Published Aug 17, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2020-1046.NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 3.8% (higher than 90% of all known vulnerabilities).
Official description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft .NET Framework processes input. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would need to be able to upload a specially crafted file to a web application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how .NET Framework processes input.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 | 3.5.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.8 | 4.8.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 AND 4.7.2 | 4.7.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2 | 2.0.0 – before publication |
| Microsoft | Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 | 3.5.0 – before publication |