Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 3 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-36767 CVE-2023-41764 CVE-2023-36765 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-254 CWE-451 CWE-264 |
| 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 365 Apps for Enterprise Client/Desktop applications / Office applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Security features bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU80723
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36767
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can bypass the protection in Outlook.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 2021 for Mac
Microsoft Office: 2013 RT Service Pack 1 - 2019 for Mac
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36767
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Spoofing attack
EUVDB-ID: #VU80725
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41764
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and spoof page content.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems - 64-bit Systems
Microsoft Office: before 16.0.5413.1000
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-41764
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU80724
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36765
CWE-ID:
Exploit availability:
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft Office, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft Office: 2019
Fixed software versionsCPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36765
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
