Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU58071

Code Injection in Microsoft Office LTSC and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - CVE-2021-42296

Published: November 9, 2021

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58071

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 8.6 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42296

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

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