SB2022051209 - Remote code execution in Kingsoft WPS Office
Published: May 12, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022051209
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-40399)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error in WPS Spreadsheets (ET). A remote attacker can use a specially crafted XLS file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.