Remote Code Execution in Microsoft Excel Software
CVE-2020-0906

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office
Office 365 Proplus
Microsoft Excel
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 April 2020

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel allows for remote code execution due to improper handling of objects in memory. Attackers can exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary code on affected installations, potentially compromising system integrity and confidentiality. Users are strongly advised to apply security updates provided by Microsoft to mitigate risks associated with this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Excel 2016 (32-bit edition)

Microsoft Excel 2016 (64-bit edition)

Microsoft Excel 2010 Service Pack 2 (32-bit editions)

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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