CVE-2020-17122: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Dec 8, 2020
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
7 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office Web Apps=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010
Microsoft Office 2010
Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010
Microsoft Office 2010
Remediation
Event History
Dec 8, 2020
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
Dec 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Dec 10, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 12, 58408
Event
01:51 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2020-17122?
CVE-2020-17122 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that allows for remote code execution.
2
How severe is CVE-2020-17122?
CVE-2020-17122 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-17122?
Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Microsoft Office Web Apps 2010 SP2, and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 SP2 are affected by CVE-2020-17122.
4
How can I fix CVE-2020-17122?
To fix CVE-2020-17122, you should update your affected software versions to the latest available patches and security updates provided by Microsoft.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-17122?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-17122 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-17122