1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU64284

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30173

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

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

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office Web Apps Server: 2013 Service Pack 1

Microsoft Excel: 2013 RT Service Pack 1 - 2016

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CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_web_apps_server:2013 Service Pack 1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• Full software list in CPE2.3 format available after registration.

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30173

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.