CVE-2019-1297: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Wed Sep 11 2019(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | ||
| Microsoft Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office Mac Os | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office 365 Proplus |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-1297?
CVE-2019-1297 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel software.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-1297?
Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, and Microsoft Office 365 Proplus are affected by CVE-2019-1297.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-1297?
The severity of CVE-2019-1297 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does CVE-2019-1297 work?
CVE-2019-1297 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a target system by exploiting a vulnerability in how Microsoft Excel handles objects in memory.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-1297?
Yes, Microsoft has released security updates to address the vulnerability. Users should update their software to the latest available version.
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