CVE-2019-0540
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CVE-2019-0540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office does not validate URLs.An attacker could send a victim a specially crafted file, which could trick the victim into entering credentials, aka 'Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 12.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office does not validate URLs.An attacker could send a victim a specially crafted file, which could trick the victim into entering credentials, aka 'Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Excel Viewer | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2013 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 | — |
| Microsoft | Office 365 Proplus | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint Viewer | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Word Viewer | All versions | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106863Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0540Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106863Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0540Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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