7.6
High
Exploited
CVE-2021-27059 Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Active exploitation observed
· CISA KEV catalogue
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware campaigns
Not observed so far
Description
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office 2016 16.0 | 16.0.0 → < 16.0.5134.1000 | 16.0.5134.1000 |
| Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 13.0 | 13.0.0.0 → < 14.0.7266.5000 | 14.0.7266.5000 |
| Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 15.0 | 15.0.0 → latest | No fix stated |
References
- Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
- Published
- Added to the KEV catalogue
- Last modified
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