Src 2020 0019
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Exchange Server. Authentication with the “Data Loss Prevention” role is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the processing of the New-DlpPolicy cmdlet. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied template data when creating a dlp policy. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM.
Microsoft has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
2020-05-22 – Sent to Microsoft
2020-09-08 – Coordinated public release of advisory
/pocs/cve-2020-16875.ps1.txt
/pocs/cve-2020-16875.py.txt
Credit: This vulnerability was discovered by Steven Seeley (mr_me) of Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team
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