CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild and listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Remediation Deadline: May 3, 2022
Description
Microsoft Windows DNS Servers fail to properly handle requests, allowing an attacker to perform remote code execution in the context of the Local System Account. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of SIGRed.
EPSS — Exploit Probability
Higher than 99.9% of all CVEs
Required Action
Reference CISA's ED 20-03 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-20-03-mitigate-windows-dns-server-remote-code-execution-vulnerability-july-2020-patch-tuesday) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 20-03. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1350
Risk Assessment
HIGHDetails
- Severity
- High
- EPSS
- 93.8%
- CISA KEV
- Yes
- Ransomware
- Unknown
- Articles
- 0
Timeline
Published
Nov 3, 2021
Added to KEV
Nov 3, 2021
Remediation Due
May 3, 2022