CVE-2019-1449
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CVE-2019-1449 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in the way that Office Click-to-Run (C2R) components handle a specially crafted file, which could lead to a standard user, any AppContainer sandbox, and Office LPAC Protected View to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.To exploit this bug, an attacker would have to run a specially crafted file, aka 'Microsoft Office ClickToRun Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 6.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in the way that Office Click-to-Run (C2R) components handle a specially crafted file, which could lead to a standard user, any AppContainer sandbox, and Office LPAC Protected View to escalate privileges to SYSTEM.To exploit this bug, an attacker would have to run a specially crafted file, aka 'Microsoft Office ClickToRun Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 |
| Microsoft | Office 365 Proplus | All versions |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1449Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1449Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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