CVE-2021-31940: Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jun 8, 2021
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Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
6 affected components
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Remediation
Event History
Jun 8, 2021
CVE Published
10:46 PM
Data Sourced
10:46 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-31940?
CVE-2021-31940 has a severity rating of critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-31940?
To fix CVE-2021-31940, update Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 Apps to the latest version provided by Microsoft.
3
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2021-31940?
CVE-2021-31940 affects Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Office 2016, Office 2019, and Microsoft 365 Apps.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-31940?
CVE-2021-31940 is a remote code execution vulnerability related to Microsoft Office Graphics.
5
Can I exploit CVE-2021-31940 without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-31940 requires user interaction, as the user must open a malicious file for the vulnerability to be triggered.