Microsoft Publisher Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-28295

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Publisher 2016
Microsoft Office Ltsc 2021
Microsoft Publisher 2013 Service Pack 1
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 June 2023

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Publisher due to improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This could allow the attacker to install programs, view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights. It is essential for users to apply security updates to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise x64-based Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office 2019 x64-based Systems 19.0.0

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

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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