#VU29735 Insecure DLL loading in Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - CVE-2020-1458
Published: July 14, 2020 / Updated: July 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29735
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-1458
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner within the Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted Office document, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.