Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-36041

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A vulnerability in Microsoft Excel allows for remote code execution when a user opens a malicious file. This flaw puts user systems at risk, making it essential for organizations to ensure that they have adequate safeguards and updates in place. Attackers might exploit this vulnerability by convincing users to open specially crafted Excel documents, leading to unauthorized access and control over the affected systems, compromise of sensitive data, and manipulation of system functionalities. Regular updates and user vigilance are crucial to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Excel 2016 32-bit Systems 16.0.0.0 < 16.0.5422.1000

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0

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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