CVE-2021-42292: Microsoft Excel Security Feature Bypass
First published: Wed Nov 10 2021(Updated: )
A security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Excel would allow a local user to perform arbitrary code execution.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office | ||
| Microsoft 365 Apps | ||
| Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Excel | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2013-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2016 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office | =2019 | |
| Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel | =2021 | |
| Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos | =2021 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-42292?
CVE-2021-42292 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Excel.
How does CVE-2021-42292 affect Microsoft Excel?
CVE-2021-42292 allows a local user to perform arbitrary code execution in Microsoft Excel.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42292?
CVE-2021-42292 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
What versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2021-42292?
Versions of Microsoft Office including 365 Apps, Office 2013 SP1, Office 2016, Office 2019, and Office Long Term Servicing Channel 2021 on both Windows and macOS are affected by CVE-2021-42292.
How can CVE-2021-42292 be fixed?
To mitigate CVE-2021-42292, Microsoft has released security updates. It is recommended to install the latest updates for affected Microsoft Office versions.
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