CVE-2020-0906: Critical severity microsoft office excel vulnerability

Published Apr 15, 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'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-0979.

Affected Software

10 affected components

Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2

Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1

Microsoft Excel=2016

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-2020-0906

Event History

Apr 15, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·03:12 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·03:12 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-0906?

CVE-2020-0906 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel software.

How does CVE-2020-0906 affect Microsoft Excel?

CVE-2020-0906 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.

Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2020-0906?

Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, and Microsoft Office 365 Proplus are affected by CVE-2020-0906.

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0906?

CVE-2020-0906 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is classified as critical.

Is there a fix for CVE-2020-0906?

Yes, Microsoft has released security updates to address CVE-2020-0906. It is recommended to apply the latest patches to protect your system.