#VU83149 Security features bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36413
Published: November 15, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83149
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36413
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, bypass the Office Protected View and open in editing mode rather than protected mode.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.