Security features bypass in Microsoft Office Security

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU65217

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33632

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass the target application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office LTSC: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions

Microsoft Office: 2013 Service Pack 1 - 2019

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:32:bit editions:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office_ltsc:64:bit editions:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2013:Service_Pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2013:RT_Service_Pack_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:32-bit_Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise:64-bit_Systems:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-33632

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.