gsd-2020-1338
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:21
Details
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word software when it fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1218.
Aliases
Aliases



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    "alias": "CVE-2020-1338",
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