Microsoft · Security update · November 16, 2021
KB5002056: November 2021 security update
KB5002056, released November 16, 2021, fixes 2 CVEs across 2 products. One of them is being exploited (CVE-2021-42292); 1 on CISA KEV. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.
Patch now1 on CISA KEV
CVEs closed
2
None rated Critical
Exploited
1
CVE-2021-42292
Exploitation more likely
0
Vendor assessment
Highest EPSS
0.4301
98th percentile
Priority of the 2 CVEs
Patch now 1
Urgent 0
High 1
Routine 0
Applies to
CVEs this fix closes
| Priority | CVE | Component | Impact | CVSS | EPSS | Exploitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patch now | CVE-2021-42292 | Microsoft Office Excel | Security Feature Bypass | 7.8 | 0.4301 | KEVExploited |
| High | CVE-2021-40442 | Microsoft Office Excel | Remote Code Execution | 7.8 | 0.0229 | Exploitation Less Likely |
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