CVE-2020-0979: Critical severity microsoft office 365 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-2020-0906.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus
Remediation
Event History
Apr 15, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:13 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:13 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-0979?
CVE-2020-0979 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Excel software.
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What is the severity of CVE-2020-0979?
The severity of CVE-2020-0979 is critical.
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Which software is affected by CVE-2020-0979?
Microsoft Office 365 Proplus is affected by CVE-2020-0979.
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What is the risk of CVE-2020-0979?
CVE-2020-0979 poses a high risk as it allows remote code execution.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-0979?
Apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft to fix CVE-2020-0979.