CVE-2020-1502
Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Published Aug 17, 2020
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium
EPSS 4.6%
KEV · Not listed
Description
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Word improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could use the information to compromise the user’s computer or data.
To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could craft a special document file and then convince the user to open it. An attacker must know the memory address location where the object was created.
The update addresses the vulnerability by changing the way certain Word functions handle objects in memory.
To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could craft a special document file and then convince the user to open it. An attacker must know the memory address location where the object was created.
The update addresses the vulnerability by changing the way certain Word functions handle objects in memory.
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Default status is the baseline for the product, each version can override it (e.g. patched versions marked unaffected).
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| Microsoft | Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 | affected |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft Office 2019 | affected |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft Office Online Server | affected |
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| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | affected |
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No CVSS v4.0
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality Impact High
Integrity Impact None
Availability Impact None
User Interaction Required
No CVSS v3.0
Access Vector Network
Access Complexity Medium
Authentication None
Confidentiality Impact Partial
Integrity Impact None
Availability Impact None
This CVE is not in the KEV list.
Exploit prediction score: 4.6% (4.639% probability within 30 days)
Key SSVC decision points have not yet been added.
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Feb 23, 2026 6:15 PM
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| Description | An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Word improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could use the information to compromise the user’s computer or data. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could craft a special document file and then convince the user to open it. An attacker must know the memory address location where the object was created. The update addresses the vulnerability by changing the way certain Word functions handle objects in memory. | An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Word improperly discloses the contents of its memory. An attacker who exploited the vulnerability could use the information to compromise the user’s computer or data. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could craft a special document file and then convince the user to open it. An attacker must know the memory address location where the object was created. The update addresses the vulnerability by changing the way certain Word functions handle objects in memory. |
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