Security features bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-33150
Published: July 11, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78073
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-2023-33150
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 Office. A remote user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and escape 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-2023-33150
Install updates from vendor's website.