CVE-2020-1226 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	365 Apps	-
Microsoft	Excel	2010
Microsoft	Office	2016

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-416

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1226PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1027Third Party Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-1226PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2020-1027Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1226?

CVE-2020-1226 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 C...

How severe is CVE-2020-1226?

CVE-2020-1226 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1226?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office.