CVE-2019-0671: Critical severity microsoft office vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2019

Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine improperly handles objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Office Access Connectivity Engine Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0672, CVE-2019-0673, CVE-2019-0674, CVE-2019-0675.

Affected Software

6 affected components

Microsoft Office=2010-sp2

Microsoft Office=2013-sp1

Microsoft Office=2016

Microsoft Office=2019

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0671

Event History

Mar 5, 2019

CVE Published

11:29 PM

Mar 6, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0671?

CVE-2019-0671 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0671?

To fix CVE-2019-0671, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Office versions.

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2019-0671?

CVE-2019-0671 affects Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and Office 365 ProPlus.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0671?

CVE-2019-0671 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited through specially crafted files.

Can CVE-2019-0671 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2019-0671 can potentially be exploited without user interaction if the targeted user opens a malicious document.