Code Injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2021-31179
Published: May 11, 2021 / Updated: June 22, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53073
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Detailed vulnerability 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2021-31179
Install updates from vendor's website.