high
8.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-0760

First published: Wed Apr 15 2020(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly loads arbitrary type libraries, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0991.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Access=2010-sp2
Microsoft Access=2013-sp1
Microsoft Access=2016
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel for Mac=2016
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Microsoft Outlook=2010-sp2
Microsoft Outlook=2013-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2013-sp1
Microsoft Outlook=2016
Microsoft PowerPoint=2010-sp2
Microsoft PowerPoint=2013-sp1
Microsoft PowerPoint=2013-sp1
Microsoft PowerPoint=2016
Microsoft Project Professional=2010-sp2
Microsoft Project Professional=2013-sp1
Microsoft Project Professional=2016
Microsoft Publisher=2010-sp2
Microsoft Publisher=2013-sp1
Microsoft Publisher=2016
Microsoft Visio Professional=2010-sp2
Microsoft Visio Professional=2013-sp1
Microsoft Visio Professional=2016
Microsoft Word for Android=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word for Android=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word for Android=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word for Android=2016

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0760

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-0760?

    CVE-2020-0760 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office that occurs when arbitrary type libraries are improperly loaded.

  • How does CVE-2020-0760 affect Microsoft Office?

    CVE-2020-0760 affects various versions of Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, Visio, and Word.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2020-0760?

    CVE-2020-0760 has a severity level of 8.8, which is considered high.

  • How can I fix CVE-2020-0760?

    To fix CVE-2020-0760, it is recommended to install the security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0760?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-0760 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory.

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