CVE-2017-0020

Name: CVE-2017-0020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:00.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 16.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Excel 2016, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 RT SP1, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0006, CVE-2017-0019, CVE-2017-0030, CVE-2017-0031, CVE-2017-0052, and CVE-2017-0053.. EPSS estimates a 16.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Excel 2016, Excel 2010 SP2, Excel 2013 RT SP1, and Office Web Apps Server 2013 SP1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted document, aka "Microsoft Office Memory Corruption Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0006, CVE-2017-0019, CVE-2017-0030, CVE-2017-0031, CVE-2017-0052, and CVE-2017-0053.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

16.39%

96.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Excel	2010	Sp2
Microsoft	Excel	2013	Sp1
Microsoft	Excel	2016	—
Microsoft	Office Web Apps	2013	Sp1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96050Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038010
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0020Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96050Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038010
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0020Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0020?

How severe is CVE-2017-0020?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 16.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0020?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST