Security features bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-29335
Published: May 9, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU75939
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 7.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29335
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass specific functionality of the Office Protected View.
Affected software
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
How to mitigate CVE-2023-29335
Install updates from vendor's website.