CVE-2019-1297
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Excel, fix it now.
CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Mar 17, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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'.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel | Microsoft | 2010; 2013; 2016 | KEV |
| Office | Microsoft | 2016; 2019 | NVD |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog; NVD = NIST National Vulnerability Database.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2019-1297 scored CVSS 8.8: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Excel systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2019-1297: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Microsoft Excel. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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