CVE-2019-1457: High severity microsoft office for mac os x vulnerability

Published Nov 12, 2019
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Updated

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office software by not enforcing macro settings on an Excel document, aka 'Microsoft Office Excel Security Feature Bypass'.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Microsoft Office Mac Os=2016
Microsoft Office Macos=2019

Event History

Nov 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:53 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-1457?

CVE-2019-1457 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized execution of macros in Microsoft Excel.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-1457?

To fix CVE-2019-1457, ensure that you update your Microsoft Office software to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

3

What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2019-1457?

CVE-2019-1457 affects Microsoft Office 2016 and Microsoft Office 2019 on macOS.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2019-1457?

CVE-2019-1457 allows for macro execution without proper user consent, which can be exploited to run malicious code.

5

Is CVE-2019-1457 a zero-day vulnerability?

No, CVE-2019-1457 is not classified as a zero-day vulnerability, as it has been publicly disclosed and is associated with a security update.

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