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CVE-2019-0801

UnknownEPSS 18.52%

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CVE-2019-0801 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office fails to properly handle certain files.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open a specially crafted URL file that points to an Excel or PowerPoint file that was also downloaded.The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Office handles these files., aka 'Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.. EPSS estimates a 18.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office fails to properly handle certain files.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open a specially crafted URL file that points to an Excel or PowerPoint file that was also downloaded.The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Office handles these files., aka 'Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.52%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftOffice2010Sp2
MicrosoftOffice2013Sp1
MicrosoftOffice2016—
MicrosoftOffice2019—
MicrosoftOffice 365 ProplusAll versions—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0801?
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft Office fails to properly handle certain files.To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would have to convince a user to open a specially crafted URL file that points to an Excel or PowerPoint file that was also downloaded.The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Office handles these files., aka 'Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
How severe is CVE-2019-0801?
Severity scoring for CVE-2019-0801 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0801?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-0801?

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Source: NVD / NIST