Remote code execution in Microsoft Office Graphics
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-41107 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office LTSC Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU69139
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-2022-41107
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 Microsoft Office Graphics. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted FBX files and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2019 - 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Office LTSC: 32 bit editions - 2021 for Mac
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:microsoft_office:2019_for_Mac:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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_ltsc:2021:for Mac:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41107
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1600/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1599/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1598/
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1597/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
