Is CVE-2020-1350 actively exploited?

CVE-2020-1350 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-12-18.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-1350?

CVE-2020-1350 has a CVSS score of 10 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2020-1350?

Patch guidance is available from microsoft security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2020-1350.

Fix CVE-2020-1350 - CRITICAL microsoft windows server 2008

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2020-1350?

6 products: microsoft windows server 2008, microsoft windows server 2008, microsoft windows server 2012, microsoft windows server 2012, microsoft windows server 2016, and 1 more.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Windows Domain Name System servers when they fail to properly handle requests, aka 'Windows DNS Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: NVD-CWE-noinfoCWE-20 · Improper Input Validation

Metadata

Primary Vendor: MICROSOFT
Published: 7/14/2020
Last Modified: 12/18/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

microsoft : windows_server_2008microsoft : windows_server_2008microsoft : windows_server_2012microsoft : windows_server_2012microsoft : windows_server_2016microsoft : windows_server_2019

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD