Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2023-36762

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sharepoint Enterprise Server 2016
Microsoft Office 2019
Microsoft Office 2019 For Mac
Microsoft 365 Apps For Enterprise
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 September 2023

What is CVE-2023-36762?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Word when it improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. The risk is particularly high when a user opens a specially crafted document that triggers the flaw. Users and administrators should ensure that they apply the latest security updates to mitigate potential exploitation.

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Affected Version(s)

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise 32-bit Systems 16.0.1

Microsoft Office 2019 32-bit Systems 19.0.0

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac Unknown 16.0.0 < 16.77.23091003

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
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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