CVE-2020-1472 - Microsoft Netlogon Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2020-1472
Microsoft | Netlogon
- Date Added:
- 2021-11-03
- Due Date:
- 2020-09-21
- Vulnerability Name
Microsoft Netlogon Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
- Description
Microsoft's Netlogon Remote Protocol (MS-NRPC) contains a privilege escalation vulnerability when an attacker establishes a vulnerable Netlogon secure channel connection to a domain controller. An attacker who successfully exploits the vulnerability could run a specially crafted application on a device on the network. The vulnerability is also known under the moniker of Zerologon.
- Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?
Known
- Action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Additional Notes
- Reference CISA's ED 20-04 (https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/ed-20-04-mitigate-netlogon-elevation-privilege-vulnerability-august-2020-patch-tuesday) for further guidance and requirements. Note: The due date for addressing this vulnerability aligns with the requirements outlined in ED 20-04. https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-1472