SB2020011429 - Spoofing attack in Microsoft Office Online 



SB2020011429 - Spoofing attack in Microsoft Office Online

Published: January 14, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020011429
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Spoofing attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0647)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the Office Online does not validate origin in cross-origin communications correctly. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to an affected site, perform cross-origin attacks on affected systems and gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.