Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2022-37962 |
CWE-ID | CWE-416 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 Other software / Other software solutions Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
Vendor | Microsoft |
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU67265
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37962
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing PPTX files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PPTX file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 2021 for Mac
Microsoft Office: 2013 RT Service Pack 1 - 2019 for Mac
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37962
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1286/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?