Remote code execution in Microsoft Excel
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-0650 CVE-2020-0651 CVE-2020-0653 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Excel Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office for Mac Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU24297
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0650
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft Excel files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Excel document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 365 ProPlus - 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Excel: 2010 - 2016
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2016
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0650
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU24298
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0651
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft Excel files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Excel document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 365 ProPlus - 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Excel: 2010 - 2016
Microsoft Office for Mac: 2016
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0651
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU24299
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-0653
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing Microsoft Excel files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Excel document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 365 ProPlus
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0653
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
