CVE-2020-1108 : Security Advisory and Response

A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET Core or .NET Framework improperly handles web requests, aka '.NET Core & .NET Framework Denial of Service Vulnerability'.

Understanding CVE-2020-1108

This CVE involves a denial of service vulnerability in .NET Core and .NET Framework.

What is CVE-2020-1108?

Denial of service vulnerability in .NET Core and .NET Framework
Vulnerability arises from improper handling of web requests

The Impact of CVE-2020-1108

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to launch denial of service attacks on affected systems
Potential for service disruption and system instability

Technical Details of CVE-2020-1108

This section provides specific technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Denial of service vulnerability in .NET Core and .NET Framework
Caused by improper handling of web requests

Affected Systems and Versions

.NET Core 2.1, 3.1, 5.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 version 15.9 and 2019 versions 16.0, 16.4, 16.5
PowerShell Core 6.2 and PowerShell 7.0
Microsoft .NET Framework versions 4.6 to 4.7.2 on various Windows systems

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could send specially crafted web requests to exploit the vulnerability

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from this vulnerability by following the mitigation strategies below.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches provided by Microsoft immediately
Monitor and restrict network traffic to and from affected systems

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update software and firmware to the latest versions
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security updates and patches released by Microsoft
Ensure timely application of patches to mitigate the vulnerability