HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2019-1297

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

30.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

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'.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
3/3/2022
Patch Due Date
3/17/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
9/11/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-1297?

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'.

Is CVE-2019-1297 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2019-1297 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 3/17/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-1297?

CVE-2019-1297 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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