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Advisory Published
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CVE-2020-1583: 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-2020-1502, CVE-2020-1503.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2020-1583?

    CVE-2020-1583 is an information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Word.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-1583?

    The severity of CVE-2020-1583 is medium (5.5).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-1583?

    Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Office Web Apps, Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, and Microsoft Word 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, and 2016 are affected by CVE-2020-1583.

  • How does CVE-2020-1583 occur?

    CVE-2020-1583 occurs when Microsoft Word improperly discloses the contents of its memory.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1583?

    You can find more information about CVE-2020-1583 at the following link: [CVE-2020-1583 Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1583)

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