#VU22654 Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Office


Published: 2019-11-12 | Updated: 2019-11-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22654

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1402

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when Microsoft Office improperly handles objects in memory. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted document to trigger memory corruption and obtain sensitive information on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2010 Service Pack 2, 2013 - 2013 RT, 2019, 365 ProPlus


External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1402


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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