CVE-2020-0652: Microsoft Office Graph Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability'.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Office. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the Graph COM object. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2020-0652?
CVE-2020-0652 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Office.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2020-0652?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2020-0652 by having the target visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-0652?
CVE-2020-0652 affects Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 SP1, Excel 2016, Excel 2019, and Office 365 Proplus.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-0652?
CVE-2020-0652 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2020-0652?
To fix CVE-2020-0652, update your Microsoft Office software to the latest version provided by Microsoft.