Remote code execution in Microsoft Publisher
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-21715 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Publisher Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU72168
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 8.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21715
CWE-ID:
CWE-254 - Security Features
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error when processing files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, bypass Office macro policies used to block untrusted or malicious files and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 365
Microsoft Publisher: 16.0.12325.20264 - 16.0.16026.20170
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21715
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
