#VU80695 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36762

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80695

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36762

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Word
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server
Server applications / Application servers
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Word: before 16.0.5413.1000, 16.0.5413.1000

Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: before 16.0.5413.1000

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: before 16.77.23091003

Microsoft Office: before 16.0.5413.1000, 16.0.5413.1000

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: before 16.0.5413.1000, 16.0.5413.1000

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36762

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Q & A

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.