ID:4532 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook - CVE-2020-1493

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:4532 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook - CVE-2020-1493

ID:4532 - Exploit for Information disclosure in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook - CVE-2020-1493

Published: September 1, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU45551
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1493
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when attaching files to Outlook messages. This vulnerability could potentially allow users to share attached files such that they are accessible by anonymous users where they should be restricted to specific users.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.