CVE-2021-27056: Microsoft PowerPoint PPTX File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Tue Mar 09 2021(Updated: )
Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerPoint | ||
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 | ||
| Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 | ||
| Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions | ||
| Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 RT | ||
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 | ||
| Microsoft 365 Apps | ||
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | =2010-sp2 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-27056?
CVE-2021-27056 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft PowerPoint.
How do I exploit CVE-2021-27056?
To exploit CVE-2021-27056, the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-27056?
The severity of CVE-2021-27056 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which versions of Microsoft PowerPoint are affected by CVE-2021-27056?
Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 SP2, 2013 SP1, 2013 RT, and 2016 are affected by CVE-2021-27056.
How can I fix CVE-2021-27056?
Microsoft has released patches and updates to fix CVE-2021-27056. Please refer to the Microsoft Security Advisory for the appropriate remediation steps based on your specific version of Microsoft PowerPoint.
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