CVE-2021-31179: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published May 11, 2021
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Updated

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

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

Event History

May 11, 2021
CVE Published
07:11 PM
Data Sourced
07:11 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-31179?

CVE-2021-31179 is a Microsoft Office remote code execution vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2021-31179 affect Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021?

CVE-2021-31179 affects Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021.

3

How does CVE-2021-31179 affect Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1?

CVE-2021-31179 affects Microsoft Excel 2013 SP1.

4

How does CVE-2021-31179 affect Microsoft Excel 2016?

CVE-2021-31179 affects Microsoft Excel 2016.

5

How severe is CVE-2021-31179?

CVE-2021-31179 has a severity score of 7.8, which is classified as high.

6

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-31179?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-31179 at the following link: [Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31179)

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