CVE-2020-1229: Medium severity microsoft 365 apps for enterprise vulnerability
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Outlook when Office fails to enforce security settings configured on a system, aka 'Microsoft Outlook Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability'.
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What is CVE-2020-1229?
CVE-2020-1229 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1229?
The severity of CVE-2020-1229 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-1229?
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Word 2010 SP2, Microsoft Word 2013 SP1, and Microsoft Word 2016 are affected by CVE-2020-1229.
How does CVE-2020-1229 work?
CVE-2020-1229 allows an attacker to bypass security settings configured on a system in Microsoft Outlook.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-1229?
Yes, Microsoft has released a security update to address the CVE-2020-1229 vulnerability.