Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Project Software
CVE-2020-1449

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise For 32-bit Systems
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise For 64-bit Systems
Microsoft Project
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 July 2020

What is CVE-2020-1449?

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a user's system by exploiting the improper validation of source markup in files handled by Microsoft Project software. By crafting a specially designed file and tricking the user into opening it, an attacker can gain unauthorized control over the affected system. This situation makes unpatched systems at a significant risk of compromise.

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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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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