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CVE-2020-0975:
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Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SharePoint Server if the software does not properly check the source markup of an application package. The vulnerability was disclosed and patched on April 14, 2020, affecting SharePoint Server 2016 and SharePoint Server 2019 (Microsoft Support).
Technical details
The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2020-0975 and was addressed in Microsoft's April 2020 security updates. The issue stems from SharePoint Server's improper validation of source markup in application packages, which could potentially lead to remote code execution (Microsoft Support).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the SharePoint application pool and SharePoint server farm account (Microsoft Support).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the security update KB4484292 for SharePoint Server 2019 or KB4484299 for SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016. The updates are available through Microsoft Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, and Microsoft Download Center (Microsoft Support).
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