CVE-2020-0760
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 8.61%
Last modified
CVE-2020-0760 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly loads arbitrary type libraries, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0991.. EPSS estimates a 8.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly loads arbitrary type libraries, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0991.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Access | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Access | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Access | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Excel | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Office | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 | — |
| Microsoft | Office 365 Proplus | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Outlook | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Outlook | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Outlook | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Powerpoint | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Project | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Project | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Project | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Publisher | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Publisher | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Publisher | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Visio | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Visio | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Visio | 2016 | — |
| Microsoft | Word | 2010 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Word | 2013 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Word | 2016 | — |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0760Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0760Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-0760?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly loads arbitrary type libraries, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0991.
How severe is CVE-2020-0760?
CVE-2020-0760 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0760?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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