CVE-2020-1503: Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2020
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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-2020-1502, CVE-2020-1583.

Other sources

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Word improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could use the information to compromise the user’s computer or data. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could craft a special document file and then convince the user to open it. An attacker must know the memory address location where the object was created. The update addresses the vulnerability by changing the way certain Word functions handle objects in memory.

NVD

Affected Software

16 affected components
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Macos=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Online Server
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=2013-sp1
Microsoft Word=2016

Event History

Aug 17, 2020
CVE Published
07:13 PM
Data Sourced
07:13 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-1503?

CVE-2020-1503 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Word, where it improperly discloses the contents of its memory.

2

How does CVE-2020-1503 affect Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021?

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 is affected by CVE-2020-1503.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-1503?

CVE-2020-1503 has a severity rating of medium.

4

What is the recommended fix for CVE-2020-1503?

To fix CVE-2020-1503, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1503?

More information about CVE-2020-1503 can be found on Microsoft's Security Guidance Advisory page.

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