Remote code execution in Microsoft Word
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-36762 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft Word Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft Office Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server Server applications / Application servers Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 Other software / Other software solutions |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU80695
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36762
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Word: before 16.0.5413.1000
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server: before 16.0.5413.1001
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: before 16.77.23091003
Microsoft Office: before 16.0.5413.1000
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: before 16.0.5413.1000
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36762
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.
