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CVE-2020-16918 — Base3D Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Executive Summary
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.
Overview
7.8
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
None
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Proof-of-Concept
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 7.0
EPSS Score
0.03865
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.89252 percentile - updated 2026-08-14
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Affected Products
3 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Viewer | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems | Click to Run (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | No |
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems | Click to Run (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | No |
Patches
2 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Click to Run |
Security Update | No |
Exploits & PoC
No public exploit or PoC has been linked for this CVE yet. When available, references are sourced from public repositories and may be unverified or non-functional — review carefully before use.
Detection Rules
No public Sigma or Nuclei detection rule has been mapped to this CVE yet. Coverage is concentrated on exploited / high-profile vulnerabilities; check SigmaHQ for updates.
Acknowledgments
Keqi Hu
References
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