CVE-2020-0855: 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-2020-0851, CVE-2020-0852, CVE-2020-0892.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Microsoft Office Macos=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-2020-0855?
CVE-2020-0855 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word software.
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How does CVE-2020-0855 affect Microsoft Word?
CVE-2020-0855 affects Microsoft Word by allowing remote code execution when it fails to properly handle objects in memory.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-0855?
CVE-2020-0855 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered critical.
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Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2020-0855?
CVE-2020-0855 affects Microsoft Office 2019 for macOS and Microsoft Office 365 Proplus.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-0855?
To fix CVE-2020-0855, Microsoft recommends applying the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.