Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-24953

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2019 For Mac
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 May 2023

What is CVE-2023-24953?

A vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Excel that allows for remote code execution. When exploited, this flaw can enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected user. Successful exploitation may lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially allow attackers to install malicious software on the system. Users are advised to apply the latest security updates to mitigate this risk and protect against potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Excel 2013 Service Pack 1 ARM64-based Systems 15.0.0.0 < 15.0.5553.1000

Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5395.1000

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

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

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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