CVE-2020-1226

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'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2020-1225.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 20.62% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Excel
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1226 patch vendor advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1027 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-1226?
CVE-2020-1226 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-1226?
To fix CVE-2020-1226, 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-2020-1226 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-1226 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~21% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-1226?
CVE-2020-1226 affects Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 32-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise for 64-bit Systems, Microsoft Microsoft Office, Microsoft Microsoft Excel.
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