Security features bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36037
Published: November 15, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83131
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-2023-36037
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 Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain elevated privileges.
Affected software
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
How to mitigate CVE-2023-36037
Install updates from vendor's website.