CVE-2020-0852 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0850, CVE-2020-0851, CVE-2020-0855, CVE-2020-0892.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Office	2016
Microsoft	Office Online Server	1.0
Microsoft	Sharepoint Server	2019

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0852PatchVendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0852PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-0852?

CVE-2020-0852 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is uni...

How severe is CVE-2020-0852?

CVE-2020-0852 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-0852?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Sharepoint Server.