CVE-2019-0673: 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-2019-0672, 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-2019-0673

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-2019-0673?

CVE-2019-0673 has a CVSS base score that indicates it poses a high risk due to potential remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0673?

To fix CVE-2019-0673, ensure that you apply the latest security updates released by Microsoft for affected Office versions.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-0673?

CVE-2019-0673 affects Microsoft Office 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, and Office 365 ProPlus.

Can CVE-2019-0673 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-0673 can be exploited remotely by a malicious user through targeted attacks that leverage the vulnerability.

What are the possible impacts of CVE-2019-0673?

The exploitation of CVE-2019-0673 can lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized control over the affected system.