CVE-2019-0672: 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-2019-0671, 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-2019-0672

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-2019-0672?

CVE-2019-0672 has a severity rating of Critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0672?

To fix CVE-2019-0672, update Microsoft Office to the latest version provided by Microsoft.

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2019-0672?

CVE-2019-0672 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, 2019, and Office 365 ProPlus.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0672?

CVE-2019-0672 is a remote code execution vulnerability involving improper handling of objects in memory.

Can CVE-2019-0672 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-0672 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.