Description
<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>
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft Office 2019 | >= 19.0.0, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| Microsoft | Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | >= 16.0.1, < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
References
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16957Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-16957Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 16, 2020
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified