CERT Alert: Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
Since August 13, 2019, CERT FR announced the discovery of Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.
Since August 13, 2019, CERT FR announced the discovery of Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Remote Desktop Services.These Remote Desktop Service vulnerabilities allow remote arbitrary code execution.
According to the publisher, they affect Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2 systems as well as all supported versions of Windows 10, including server versions. (Sources)
The CERT (Computer Emergency Response Teams) are alert and response centers for computer attacks, intended for businesses or administrations, but whose information is generally accessible to everyone. The priority tasks of a CERT are multiple. Centralization of assistance requests following security incidents (attacks) on networks and information systems: reception of requests, analysis of symptoms and possible correlation of incidents. Processing alerts and reacting to computer attacks: technical analysis, exchange of information with other CERTs, contribution to specific technical studies. The establishment and maintenance of a database of vulnerabilities, Prevention by dissemination of information on the precautions to be taken to minimize the risks of incidents or at worst their consequences, Possible coordination with other entities (competence centers networks, operators and Internet access providers national and international CERTs).
