SB2019111209 - Security restrictions bypass in Microsoft Office for Mac

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SB2019111209 - Security restrictions bypass in Microsoft Office for Mac

Published: November 12, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019111209
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1457)

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to Microsoft Office for Mac does not enforce macro settings on an Excel document. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted Excel file and gain access to sensitive information or manipulate data.

Note, this vulnerability does not allow remote code execution.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References