Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Microsoft Excel Software
CVE-2020-1226

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise For 32-bit Systems
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise For 64-bit Systems
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2020

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel occurs when the software does not adequately manage objects in memory, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code. This exploitation could lead to unauthorized access to the user's system, affecting data integrity and the overall security posture of the user. It is essential for users to apply the latest updates and patches from Microsoft to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems = unspecified

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems = unspecified

Microsoft Excel 2016 (32-bit edition)

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance...
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/T...
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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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