CVE-2020-1446: High severity microsoft 365 apps for enterprise vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2020
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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-2020-1447, CVE-2020-1448.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Mac Os=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Mac Os=2019
Microsoft Office Online Server=1.0
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019
Microsoft Word=2010-sp2
Microsoft Word=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2016
Microsoft Word Rt=2013-sp1

Event History

Jul 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-1446?

CVE-2020-1446 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word software.

2

How does CVE-2020-1446 occur?

CVE-2020-1446 occurs when Microsoft Word fails to properly handle objects in memory.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1446?

CVE-2020-1446 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-1446?

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office Online Server 1.0, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013 SP1, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2013 SP1, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP2, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019, Microsoft Word 2010 SP2, Microsoft Word 2013 SP1, Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Word RT 2013 SP1 are affected by CVE-2020-1446.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-1446?

To fix CVE-2020-1446, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

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