Security feature bypass in Microsoft Outlook
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0696 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Outlook Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Security Features
EUVDB-ID: #VU25203
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0696
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThis vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass security rescritions feature.
The vulnerability exists due to the Microsoft Outlook software improperly handles the parsing of URI formats. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted URI and execute target application.
The security feature bypass by itself does not allow arbitrary code execution. However, to successfully exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to use it in conjunction with another vulnerability, such as a remote code execution vulnerability.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 365 ProPlus - 2019
Microsoft Outlook: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2016
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0696
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
