#VU53073 Code Injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2021-31179

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#VU53073 Code Injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2021-31179

Published: May 11, 2021 / Updated: June 22, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU53073
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31179
CWE-ID: CWE-94
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file 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.

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