CVE-2019-1462

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft PowerPoint software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 24.97% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office
Affected: Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft PowerPoint
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1462 patch vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1006/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1462?
CVE-2019-1462 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-1462?
To fix CVE-2019-1462, 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-2019-1462 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-1462 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~25% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-1462?
CVE-2019-1462 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Microsoft PowerPoint.
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