#VU28924 Input validation error in Microsoft Word for Android - CVE-2020-1223
Published: June 10, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU28924
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2020-1223
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Word for Android
Microsoft Word for Android
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when processing URLs. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary code in the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full device compromise.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.