CVE-2020-17065: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2020
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Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

8 affected components
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2010-sp2
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2013-sp1
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2013-sp1

Event History

Nov 11, 2020
CVE Published
06:48 AM
Data Sourced
06:48 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-17065?

CVE-2020-17065 is a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-17065?

CVE-2020-17065 has a severity rating of 7.8 out of 10.0.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2020-17065?

The following software versions are affected: Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Excel 2010 SP2, Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1, Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office Online Server, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2013 SP1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-17065?

Apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17065?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-17065 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page: [link](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17065).

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