CVE-2020-17158 : Security Advisory and Response

Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (on-premises) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability was published on December 8, 2020, with a CVSS base score of 8.8.

Understanding CVE-2020-17158

This CVE involves a Remote Code Execution vulnerability in Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations (on-premises).

What is CVE-2020-17158?

The CVE-2020-17158 is a security vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

The Impact of CVE-2020-17158

The impact of this vulnerability is rated as HIGH, with a CVSS base score of 8.8, indicating a severe risk to affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-17158

This section provides technical details about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Affected Systems and Versions

Vendor: Microsoft
Product: Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations
Version: 10.0.0 (custom)

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute malicious code on the target system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2020-17158 with the following steps:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.
Implement network segmentation to limit the impact of potential attacks.
Monitor network traffic for any suspicious activity.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch all software and systems.
Conduct security training for employees to raise awareness of potential threats.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that you regularly check for and apply security patches and updates to mitigate the risk of exploitation.