Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office Visio
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-44694 CVE-2022-44696 CVE-2022-44695 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-787 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 Visio Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Other client software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU70221
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44694
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
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 DWG files in Microsoft Visio. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DWG 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: 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-2022-44694
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1674/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1673/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1667/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU70222
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44696
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing DXF and DWG files in Microsoft Visio. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected software, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft 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://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44696
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1671/
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1670/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU70225
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44695
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing DWG files in Microsoft Visio. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted DWG file, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.
Install 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-2022-44695
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1672/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
