CVE-2022-21841: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 11, 2022
·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
Remediation
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
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.