CVE-2020-1583
Microsoft Word Information Disclosure Vulnerability
8.8CVSSHIGH
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1583
portal.msrc.microsoft.com
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1583
portal.msrc.microsoft.com
https://vuldb.com/?id.159569
vuldb.com
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Timeline
Published
Aug 17, 2020
Last Updated
Feb 23, 2026
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