Remote code execution in Microsoft PowerPoint



| Updated: 2022-09-19
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
 Microsoft Office LTSC
Client/Desktop applications / Other client software

Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU67265

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37962

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The 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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office LTSC: 32 bit editions - 2021 for Mac

Microsoft Office: 2013 Service Pack 1 - 2019 for Mac

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

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-37962
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1286/


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.



###SIDEBAR###