Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Word Software
CVE-2020-0855

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word, which arises from improper handling of objects in memory. This flaw could potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code if a user opens a specially crafted document or visits a malicious web page. Users of affected versions should apply the necessary updates to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac

Office 365 ProPlus 32-bit Systems

Office 365 ProPlus 64-bit Systems

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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