Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-21823

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 33%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

A vulnerability within the Windows Graphics Component allows remote code execution, potentially enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim’s system. This could occur through specially crafted files or applications, thus leading users to unwittingly give malicious actors access to sensitive information or system capabilities. It is essential for users and administrators to apply security updates promptly to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft Office for Android Unknown 16.0.1 < 16.0.16130.20156

Microsoft Office for iOS Unknown 2.0.0 < 2.70.23021003

Microsoft Office for Universal Unknown 16.0.1 < 16.0.14326.21330

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

33% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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