Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2022-41063
Published: November 9, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69143
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41063
CWE-ID: CWE-20
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 insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Affected software
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
How to mitigate CVE-2022-41063
Install updates from vendor's website.