Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-35311

 

Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-35311

Published: July 11, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU78096
CSH Severity: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35311
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted URL, bypass the Microsoft Outlook Security Notice prompt and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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