Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2020-1218

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

How to mitigate CVE-2020-1218

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1218

Related Security Bulletins

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word