Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Software
CVE-2020-0850

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server
Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Microsoft Office
Office 365 Proplus
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 March 2020

Summary

A vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word that allows attackers to execute arbitrarily code remotely, exploiting improper handling of objects in memory. When manipulated, the vulnerability could enable an attacker to take control of the affected system, allowing for potential data exfiltration or other malicious actions. Users are advised to apply necessary updates to mitigate the risks associated with this weakness.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions

Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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