What is the severity of CVE-2017-0020?

CVE-2017-0020 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0020?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0020, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for affected Excel versions.

Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2017-0020?

CVE-2017-0020 affects Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, 2013 RT SP1, 2016, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1.

Can CVE-2017-0020 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2017-0020 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code that may lead to data theft.

Is CVE-2017-0020 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2017-0020 is notable as it exploits memory corruption issues, which can be commonly found in various applications.

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CVE-2017-0020

critical

9.3

CWE

119

17/3/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-0020: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft Excel 2016, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 RT SP1, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0006, CVE-2017-0019, CVE-2017-0030, CVE-2017-0031, CVE-2017-0052, and CVE-2017-0053.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Office Excel	=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Excel	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office Excel	=2016
Microsoft Office Web Apps	=2013-sp1

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0020

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0020?
CVE-2017-0020 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0020?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0020, apply the latest patches provided by Microsoft for affected Excel versions.
Which versions of Excel are affected by CVE-2017-0020?
CVE-2017-0020 affects Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, 2013 RT SP1, 2016, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1.
Can CVE-2017-0020 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2017-0020 can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code that may lead to data theft.
Is CVE-2017-0020 a common vulnerability?
CVE-2017-0020 is notable as it exploits memory corruption issues, which can be commonly found in various applications.

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