CVE-2020-1223
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CVE-2020-1223 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Word for Android fails to properly handle certain files.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open a specially crafted URL file.The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Word for Android handles specially crafted URL files., aka 'Word for Android Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 8.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Word for Android fails to properly handle certain files.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open a specially crafted URL file.The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Word for Android handles specially crafted URL files., aka 'Word for Android Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Word | All versions |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1223Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1223Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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