CVE-2020-16918: Base3D Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2020
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Updated

<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Base3D rendering engine improperly handles memory.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a victim system.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Base3D rendering engine handles memory.</p>

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Base3D rendering engine improperly handles memory.An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a victim system.The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Base3D rendering engine handles memory., aka 'Base3D Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-17003.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 3D Viewer

Event History

Oct 16, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:17 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16918?

CVE-2020-16918 is classified as a critical remote code execution vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2020-16918?

CVE-2020-16918 can be mitigated by applying the latest security update from Microsoft.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2020-16918?

CVE-2020-16918 primarily affects Microsoft 365 Apps and Microsoft 3D Viewer.

4

What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2020-16918?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2020-16918 to execute arbitrary code on a victim's system.

5

Is CVE-2020-16918 actively being exploited?

While there is no confirmed active exploitation reported for CVE-2020-16918, users are advised to apply the security update promptly.

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