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CVE-2020-0979:
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Overview
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel software when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, identified as CVE-2020-0979. The vulnerability was disclosed as part of Microsoft's April 2020 Patch Tuesday updates (Talos Blog).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Under CVSS v2.0, it received a base score of 9.3 (HIGH) with the vector (AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. The vulnerability could potentially enable complete control of the affected system, allowing attackers to install programs, view or modify data, or create new accounts with full user rights (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability as part of their April 2020 Patch Tuesday updates. Users are advised to apply the security updates provided through the Microsoft security advisory (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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