Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU48317

#VU48317 Security Features in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel - CVE-2020-17067

Published: November 10, 2020

Vulnerability identifier: #VU48317

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-17067

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel

Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to the application.

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