First published: Mon Aug 17 2020(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Microsoft Excel improperly discloses the contents of its memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Information Disclosure Vulnerability'.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise | ||
Microsoft Office Excel | =2010-sp2 | |
Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft Office Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft Office Excel | =2016 | |
Microsoft Office | =2010-sp2 | |
Microsoft Office | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft Office | =2013-sp1 | |
Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
Microsoft Office | =2019 |
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CVE-2020-1497 has a severity rating of important.
To fix CVE-2020-1497, ensure that you install the latest updates for Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
CVE-2020-1497 affects Microsoft Excel 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019, as well as Microsoft 365 Apps.
CVE-2020-1497 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Yes, CVE-2020-1497 can potentially be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.