#VU26852 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2020-0760
Vulnerability identifier: #VU26852
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Excel
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft PowerPoint
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Visio
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Access
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Project
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Outlook
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Publisher
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Project Server
Web applications /
Other software
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the Microsoft Office improperly loads arbitrary type libraries. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted Office document and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 365 ProPlus, 2010 Service Pack 2, 2013 RT - 2013, 2016, 2019
Microsoft Excel: 2010, 2013 RT Service Pack 1, 2013, 2016
Microsoft PowerPoint: 2010 Service Pack 2, 2013 RT Service Pack 1, 2013 Service Pack 1, 2016
Microsoft Visio: 2010, 2013, 2016
Microsoft Word: 2010, 2013 RT Service Pack 1, 2013 Service Pack 1, 2016
Microsoft Access: 2010 Service Pack 2, 2013 Service Pack 1, 2016
Microsoft Project: 2016
Microsoft Outlook: 2010 Service Pack 2, 2013 RT Service Pack 1, 2013 Service Pack 1, 2016
Microsoft Project Server: 2010 Service Pack 2
Microsoft Publisher: 2010
External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0760
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.
