What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-16918?

CVE-2020-16918 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 12.5%.

Which versions of 365 Apps are affected by CVE-2020-16918?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Base3D rendering engine improperly handles memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a.. A patch is available.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-16918?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2020-16918. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

365 Apps CVE-2020-16918

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2020-10-16 secure@microsoft.com

RCE Buffer Overflow Memory Corruption Microsoft 365 Apps 3D Viewer

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 16, 2020 - 23:15 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Base3D rendering engine improperly handles memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a victim system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Base3D rendering engine handles memory.

AnalysisAI

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Base3D rendering engine improperly handles memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 12.5%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Base3D rendering engine improperly handles memory. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability would gain execution on a victim system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how the Base3D rendering engine handles memory. Affected products include: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 3D Viewer.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).