CVE-2020-0901

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, aka 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 29.64% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Excel

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0901	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-0901?: CVE-2020-0901 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-0901?: To fix CVE-2020-0901, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-0901 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-0901 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~30% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-0901?: CVE-2020-0901 affects Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems.

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