CVE-2022-21841: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 11, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office 2013
Microsoft Office 2013
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft Office Macos=2021
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2013 RT
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021

Event History

Jan 11, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21841?

CVE-2022-21841 has been rated as important by Microsoft due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-21841?

To fix CVE-2022-21841, users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.

3

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2022-21841?

CVE-2022-21841 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 Apps, including Office 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021, and various editions of Microsoft 365 Apps.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-21841?

CVE-2022-21841 is a remote code execution vulnerability specifically for Microsoft Excel.

5

Can CVE-2022-21841 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2022-21841 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on affected systems.

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