Actively exploited in the wild
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft - Excel · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2022-03-03. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.
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CVE-2019-1297
HighCVSS 8.8KEVSummary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Excel when the software fails to properly handle objects in memory, known as 'Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Risk Assessment
Opening a specially crafted Excel file could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the user's context, potentially leading to system compromise.
Recommendation
Install security updates for Microsoft Office and avoid opening Excel files from untrusted sources.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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'.