Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Word
CVE-2020-1446

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server
Microsoft Sharepoint Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Online Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2020

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word due to inadequate handling of objects in memory. Exploiting this flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. Users opening specially crafted documents could inadvertently trigger this vulnerability, leading to unauthorized actions and potential data breaches. Keeping software up to date is crucial to mitigate the risks associated with this and similar vulnerabilities.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems = unspecified

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems = unspecified

Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions

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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