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CVE-2020-0759:
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Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2020-0759) exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory. This vulnerability was identified and disclosed in late 2019, with Microsoft officially acknowledging it as 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability' (CVE Details).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from Microsoft Excel's improper handling of objects in memory, which could potentially lead to remote code execution. The issue affects various versions of Microsoft Excel, including Excel 2010 and Excel 2016 (Microsoft Support).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. If the current user has administrative privileges, an attacker could take control of the affected system (CVE Details).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft released security updates to address this vulnerability in February 2020. The patches are available through Microsoft Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, and as standalone packages for both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Excel 2010 and 2016 (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
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