Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Graphics
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-38658 CVE-2021-38660 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-94 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Excel Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Code Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU56512
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38658
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Microsoft Office Graphics. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2013 - 2019
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38658
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Code Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU56513
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38660
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Microsoft Office Graphics. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Excel: 2013 - 2013 RT Service Pack 1
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38660
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
