CVE-2020-0980

Description

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

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 33.65% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office Online Server

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office Web Apps

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0980	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0980?: CVE-2020-0980 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0980?: To fix CVE-2020-0980, 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-2020-0980 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-0980 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0980?: CVE-2020-0980 affects Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server, Microsoft Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus, Microsoft Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Microsoft Word, Microsoft Microsoft Office Web Apps.

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