Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-1502: Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability

First published: Mon Aug 17 2020(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Word improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1503, CVE-2020-1583.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1502?

    CVE-2020-1502 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-1502?

    To mitigate CVE-2020-1502, ensure that you have applied the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

  • What kind of data can be disclosed due to CVE-2020-1502?

    CVE-2020-1502 can lead to the unintended disclosure of sensitive information stored in memory by Microsoft Word.

  • Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2020-1502?

    CVE-2020-1502 affects Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office Online Server, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2020-1502?

    As of now, there are no public exploits reported for CVE-2020-1502.

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