<p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on a victim system.</p>
<p>An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file.</p>
<p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine handles objects in memory.</p>
References
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| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16957 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
| https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16957 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
21 Nov 2024, 05:07
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| References | () https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16957 - Patch, Vendor Advisory |
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| Summary | <p>A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on a victim system.</p> <p>An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting the way the Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine handles objects in memory.</p> |
Information
Published : 2020-10-16 23:15
Updated : 2024-11-21 05:07
NVD link : CVE-2020-16957
Mitre link : CVE-2020-16957
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2020-16957
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- 365_apps
- office
CWE