Vulnerability · Published Apr 15, 2020 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2020-0980
High 7.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Microsoft Office from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 11.8% (higher than 96% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)11.8%top 3.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official 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'.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server | 20162013 Service Pack 1 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft SharePoint Server | 20192010 Service Pack 2 |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office | 2019 for 32-bit editions2019 for 64-bit editions2019 for Mac2016 for Mac2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions) |
| Microsoft | Office 365 ProPlus | 32-bit Systems64-bit Systems |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office Online Server | unspecified |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Word | 2016 (32-bit edition)2016 (64-bit edition)2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)2010 Service Pack 2 (64-bit editions)2013 RT Service Pack 12013 Service Pack 1 (32-bit editions)2013 Service Pack 1 (64-bit editions) |
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office Web Apps | 2010 Service Pack 22013 Service Pack 1 |