CVE-2020-0851: Critical severity microsoft office vulnerability
Published Mar 12, 2020
·Updated
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-2020-0852, CVE-2020-0855, CVE-2020-0892.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Remediation
Event History
Mar 12, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:48 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-0851?
CVE-2020-0851 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word software.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-0851?
CVE-2020-0851 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
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Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-0851?
CVE-2020-0851 affects Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, and Microsoft Office 365 Proplus.
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How does CVE-2020-0851 exploit occur?
CVE-2020-0851 exploits the improper handling of objects in memory in Microsoft Word software.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0851?
More information about CVE-2020-0851 can be found at: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0851