#VU48842 Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2020-17123

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48842

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17123

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Office Online Server
Server applications / Other server solutions
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Excel
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office Web Apps
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft Excel files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Excel document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Office Online Server : 2016

Microsoft Office: 2019 for Mac - 2019

Microsoft Excel: 2010, 2013 RT Service Pack 1, 2013, 2016

Microsoft Office Web Apps: 2013 Service Pack 1

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17123

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.