#VU20261 Stack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2019-1201
Published: August 14, 2019 / Updated: August 14, 2019
Vulnerability identifier: #VU20261
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1201
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office for macOS
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Microsoft Office for macOS
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft Word files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Office document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.