CVE-2020-1449 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Project software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file, aka 'Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

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	365 Apps	-
Microsoft	Office	2010
Microsoft	Project 2016	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-346

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1449PatchVendor Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1449PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1449?

CVE-2020-1449 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Project software when the software fails to check the source markup of a file, aka 'Microsoft Project Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

How severe is CVE-2020-1449?

CVE-2020-1449 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-2020-1449?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project 2016.