What is the severity of CVE-2020-1563?

CVE-2020-1563 has a severity rating of critical, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1563?

To mitigate CVE-2020-1563, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2020-1563?

CVE-2020-1563 affects Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Microsoft 365 Apps.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1563?

CVE-2020-1563 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.

What could an attacker do with CVE-2020-1563?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-1563 could run arbitrary code on a victim's machine, potentially gaining control over the system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2020-1563

critical

9.3

17/8/2020

4/8/2024

CVE-2020-1563: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Mon Aug 17 2020(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office	=2010
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2016
Microsoft Office	=2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1563

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1563

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1563?
CVE-2020-1563 has a severity rating of critical, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1563?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1563, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2020-1563?
CVE-2020-1563 affects Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Microsoft 365 Apps.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1563?
CVE-2020-1563 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2020-1563?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-1563 could run arbitrary code on a victim's machine, potentially gaining control over the system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1563?
CVE-2020-1563 has a severity rating of critical, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1563?
To mitigate CVE-2020-1563, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2020-1563?
CVE-2020-1563 affects Microsoft Office 2010, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Microsoft 365 Apps.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-1563?
CVE-2020-1563 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability.
What could an attacker do with CVE-2020-1563?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2020-1563 could run arbitrary code on a victim's machine, potentially gaining control over the system.