CVE-2020-1581: Microsoft Office Click-to-Run Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Mon Aug 17 2020(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Office Click-to-Run (C2R) components handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Office Click-to-Run Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2013 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2019 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-1581?
CVE-2020-1581 has a severity rating of Important as it can lead to an elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2020-1581?
To fix CVE-2020-1581, update your Microsoft Office installation to the latest version to apply the security patches provided.
What software does CVE-2020-1581 affect?
CVE-2020-1581 affects Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Office 2013, and Microsoft Office 2019.
What does CVE-2020-1581 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2020-1581 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges on a compromised system.
Is CVE-2020-1581 exploited in the wild?
As of the last update, there have been no public reports of active exploitation of CVE-2020-1581 in the wild.
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