CVE-2020-0637 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

An information disclosure vulnerability in Remote Desktop Web Access on Windows Server.

Understanding CVE-2020-0637

What is CVE-2020-0637?

An information disclosure flaw in Remote Desktop Web Access mishandles credential information.

The Impact of CVE-2020-0637

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive credential data, leading to unauthorized access.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-0637

Vulnerability Description

The flaw exists in the way Remote Desktop Web Access processes credential information.

Affected Systems and Versions

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (Core installation)
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2016 (Core installation)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (Core installation)
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 (Core installation)
Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Core installation)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker sending specially crafted requests to the affected system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security update provided by Microsoft.
Monitor system logs for any unauthorized access attempts.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all systems to prevent known vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Update Windows Server to the latest security patches to address the vulnerability.