Vulnerability identifier: #VU48321

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17020

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Word. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2019, 2010 Service Pack 2

Microsoft Word:

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17020

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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