ID:8936 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word - CVE-2023-21716

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:8936 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word - CVE-2023-21716

ID:8936 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Word - CVE-2023-21716

Published: March 25, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU72192
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21716
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Word

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing RTF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted RTF document, 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.