Vulnerability identifier: #VU29732
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office for Mac
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Office Online Server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when processing untrusted data within the Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted document file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft SharePoint Server: 2010 - 2019
Microsoft Office: 2019 - 2019 for Mac, 2010 Service Pack 2
Office Online Server : 2016
Microsoft Word:
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2016
Microsoft Office Web Apps: 2010 Service Pack 2 - 2013 Service Pack 1
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1445
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.