CVE-2020-1458

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office improperly validates input before loading dynamic link library (DLL) files, aka 'Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.64% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1458 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1458?
CVE-2020-1458 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1458?
To fix CVE-2020-1458, 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-2020-1458 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-1458 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-1458?
CVE-2020-1458 affects Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems.
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