MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2020-1229

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Outlook when Office fails to enforce security settings configured on a system, aka 'Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'...

Vulnerability Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Outlook when Office fails to enforce security settings configured on a system, aka 'Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
LOW
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft365 Apps-
MicrosoftOffice2010
MicrosoftWord2010

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1229?

CVE-2020-1229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Outlook when Office fails to enforce security settings configured on a system, aka 'Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'...

How severe is CVE-2020-1229?

CVE-2020-1229 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1229?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word.