CVE-2020-16934: Microsoft Office Click-to-Run Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Office Click-to-Run (C2R) AppVLP handles certain files. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could elevate privileges.</p> <p>To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to convince a user to open a specially crafted file.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Microsoft Office Click-to-Run (C2R) components handle these files.</p>
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An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that Microsoft Office Click-to-Run (C2R) AppVLP handles certain files, aka 'Microsoft Office Click-to-Run Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-16928, CVE-2020-16955.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-16934?
CVE-2020-16934 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2020-16934?
To mitigate CVE-2020-16934, ensure that Microsoft Office Click-to-Run is updated to the latest version released by Microsoft.
What software is affected by CVE-2020-16934?
CVE-2020-16934 affects Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise, Microsoft Office 2019, and Microsoft Office 2013 Click-to-Run.
Can CVE-2020-16934 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2020-16934 requires local access to the affected system for exploitation.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2020-16934?
Exploiting CVE-2020-16934 allows an attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system.