Microsoft · Security update · October 12, 2021
KB5001982: October 2021 security update
KB5001982, released October 12, 2021, fixes 4 CVEs across 2 products. None of them is reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.
High
CVEs closed
4
None rated Critical
Exploited
0
None reported
Exploitation more likely
0
Vendor assessment
Highest EPSS
0.0230
83rd percentile
Priority of the 4 CVEs
Patch now 0
Urgent 0
High 3
Routine 1
Applies to
CVEs this fix closes
| Priority | CVE | Component | Impact | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | CVE-2021-40471 | Microsoft Office Excel | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | 0.0230 | Exploitation Less Likely |
| High | CVE-2021-40473 | Microsoft Office Excel | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | 0.0230 | Exploitation Less Likely |
| High | CVE-2021-40479 | Microsoft Office Excel | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | 0.0230 | Exploitation Less Likely |
| Routine | CVE-2021-40472 | Microsoft Office Excel | Information Disclosure | 5.5 | 0.0073 | Exploitation Less Likely |
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