Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Visio
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-38010 CVE-2022-37963 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Visio Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 Other software / Other software solutions Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU67263
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38010
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Microsoft Office Visio. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Visio: 2013 Service Pack 1 - 2016
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions
Microsoft Office: 2019
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-38010
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU67264
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37963
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing EMF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted EMF file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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 LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions
Microsoft Office: 2021
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37963
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1287/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
