CVE-2020-17020

Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Word Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

3.3

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.01% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word 2016

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17020	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17020?: CVE-2020-17020 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-17020?: To fix CVE-2020-17020, 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-2020-17020 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-17020 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-17020?: CVE-2020-17020 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Microsoft Word 2016, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Microsoft Word 2010 Service Pack 2, Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft Word 2013 Service Pack 1.

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