Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2020-1447
Published: July 14, 2020 / Updated: July 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29771
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1447
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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 file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Microsoft Office for macOS
Office Online Server
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Microsoft Office for macOS
Office Online Server
How to mitigate CVE-2020-1447
Install update from vendor's website.