CVE-2019-1297

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution

8.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 21.8%

Published11 Sept 2019
Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
Remediation due17 Mar 2022

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'.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionRequired

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected products

Microsoft Excel2010 · 2013 · 2016

Microsoft Office2016 · 2019

Microsoft Office 365 Proplusall versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Patch & vendor advisories

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1297

References

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1297PatchVendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-1297US Government Resource

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2019-1297 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1297 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2019-1297?

CVE-2019-1297 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 21.8% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2019-1297?

Affected products include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365 Proplus.

How do I fix CVE-2019-1297?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.