#VU66345 Security features bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2022-33631
Published: August 10, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU66345
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33631
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Excel. A remote user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass the target system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.