Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-33158
Published: July 12, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU78178
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-2023-33158
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 the Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Affected software
Microsoft Office for Universal
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office LTSC
How to mitigate CVE-2023-33158
Install updates from vendor's website.