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CVE-2020-0991

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 11.55%

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CVE-2020-0991 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0760.. EPSS estimates a 11.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0760.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
11.55%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2010Sp2
MicrosoftOffice2013Sp1
MicrosoftOffice2016—
MicrosoftOffice2019—
MicrosoftOffice 365 ProplusAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0991?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0760.
How severe is CVE-2020-0991?
CVE-2020-0991 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-0991?
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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Source: NVD / NIST