Vulnerability identifier: #VU61179
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24462
CWE-ID:
CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass specific functionality of the Office Protected View.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2019
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems, 64-bit Systems
External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-24462
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.