[ CVE-2019-1297 · Published 11 Sep 2019 ]
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8
EPSS 22%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-03-03
- EPSS: 22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 98% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official 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'.
CISA: A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 17 Mar 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1297PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource