Exploited
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-27059: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Thu Mar 11 2021(Updated: )

Microsoft Office contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2010-sp2
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office
=2010-sp2
=2013-sp1
=2013-sp1
=2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-27059?

    CVE-2021-27059 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-27059?

    To fix CVE-2021-27059, install the latest security updates for Microsoft Office provided by Microsoft.

  • Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2021-27059?

    CVE-2021-27059 affects Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, Office 2013 SP1, and Office 2016.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-27059?

    CVE-2021-27059 can be exploited through malicious documents that execute harmful code when opened.

  • Is CVE-2021-27059 being actively exploited in the wild?

    Yes, CVE-2021-27059 has been reported to be actively exploited in the wild.

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