Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-33149

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2019 For Mac
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Microsoft Office Ltsc For Mac 2021
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 July 2023

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office due to improper handling of graphic files. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This flaw can potentially allow them to install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users are encouraged to apply necessary updates and take precautions to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 ARM64-based Systems 15.0.0 < 15.0.5571.1000

Microsoft Office 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0 < 16.0.5404.1000

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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