A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office 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 that points to an Excel or PowerPoint file that was also downloaded.The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Office handles these files., aka 'Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.8
- CVSS 3.0 Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | — | Upgrade to the latest version of Microsoft Office | Aug 13, 2020 | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Msft | — | Security Update for Microsoft Office 2013 (KB4464504) 32-Bit EditionSecurity Update for Microsoft Office 2010 (KB4462223) 32-Bit EditionSecurity Update for Microsoft Office 2013 (KB4464504) 64-Bit EditionSecurity Update for Microsoft Office 2010 (KB4462223) 64-Bit Edition | Apr 9, 2019 | Apr 9, 2019 |
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