CVE-2020-16957
Published: Oct 16, 2020
Modified: Aug 4, 2024
CVSS v3.1
7.8
Description
<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on a victim system.</p> <p>An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine handles objects in memory.</p>
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft | Microsoft Office 2019 | affected 19.0.0 - < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | affected 16.0.1 - < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
References
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