CVE-2019-0561

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Word macro buttons are used improperly, aka "Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Word, Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Office, Word.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 12.12% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word

Affected: Microsoft Word

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Office

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0561	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106399	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0561?: CVE-2019-0561 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-0561?: To fix CVE-2019-0561, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2019-0561 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-0561 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-0561?: CVE-2019-0561 affects Microsoft Microsoft Word, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office.

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