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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0855
CVE-2020-0855:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2020-0855) exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory. This vulnerability was disclosed on March 12, 2020, and affects Microsoft Word applications (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a base score of 9.3 (HIGH) with vector: (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the same privileges as the current user. The impact could be particularly severe if the user has administrative privileges (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users should apply the appropriate patches through Windows Update or download them directly from the Microsoft Security Update Guide (MSRC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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