CVE-2020-17064: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2020

Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft 365 Apps

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 Web Apps=2013-sp1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17064

Event History

Nov 11, 2020

CVE Published

06:48 AM

Data Sourced

06:48 AM

DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-17064?

The severity of CVE-2020-17064 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

What software is affected by CVE-2020-17064?

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, 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 Web Apps 2013 SP1 are affected by CVE-2020-17064.

How does CVE-2020-17064 impact Microsoft Excel?

CVE-2020-17064 allows remote code execution in Microsoft Excel, potentially compromising the security of the system.

Can CVE-2020-17064 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2020-17064 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17064?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-17064 at the following link: [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17064).