Critical · published May 22, 2020
⚠️ A crafty bug in Microsoft Excel could let attackers execute code remotely, like an uninvited guest slipping in through a poorly secured back door! 🔥 Imagine a dinner party where someone sneaks in without an invitation, then starts messing with the host's recipe book. This vulnerability lets an attacker manipulate Excel's memory, allowing undesirable actions to take place without permission. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your system, potentially reading, modifying, or deleting your sensitive data. It's like handing over the keys to your house while you’re out! Fortunately, there's no known exploitation at this time, but being proactive is key.
Imagine a dinner party where someone sneaks in without an invitation, then starts messing with the host's recipe book. This vulnerability lets an attacker manipulate Excel's memory, allowing undesirable actions to take place without permission. This remote code execution vulnerability occurs when Microsoft Excel improperly handles objects in memory, allowing attackers to send specially crafted files that can execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine.
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your system, potentially reading, modifying, or deleting your sensitive data. It's like handing over the keys to your house while you’re out! Fortunately, there's no known exploitation at this time, but being proactive is key. To protect yourself, ensure you're running the latest version of Microsoft Excel. Check for updates regularly to patch any vulnerabilities. It wouldn't hurt to educate your team about safe file handling practices when it comes to opening Excel documents. You've got this! Keep your systems updated and you'll be one step ahead of the bad guys! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/365_apps | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |