CVE-2020-1240 Detail
Current Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka ‘Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability’.
Analysis Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka ‘Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability’.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-119 | Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer | NIST |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 7/15/2020 4:7:00 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
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*cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:365_apps:-:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) |
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| Added | CVSS V2 Metadata |
Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
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| Added | CWE |
NIST CWE-119 |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1240 No Types Assigned |
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1240 Patch, Vendor Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-1240
NVD Published Date:
07/14/2020
NVD Last Modified:
07/15/2020
Source:
MITRE