CVE-2020-0759: Critical severity microsoft office excel vulnerability

Published Feb 11, 2020

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'.

Affected Software

5 affected components

Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2

Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1

Microsoft Excel=2016

Microsoft Excel=2019

Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0759

Event History

Feb 11, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:23 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:23 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0759?

CVE-2020-0759 is a remote code execution vulnerability that exists in Microsoft Excel software.

How severe is CVE-2020-0759?

CVE-2020-0759 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered critical.

Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2020-0759?

CVE-2020-0759 affects Microsoft Excel versions 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2016, and 2019, as well as Microsoft Office 365 Proplus.

What is the recommended action to fix CVE-2020-0759?

To fix CVE-2020-0759, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-0759?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-0759 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0759