Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU83149

Security features bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36413

Published: November 15, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83149

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4: 6.7 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36413

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 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.

Affected software

Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office

How to mitigate CVE-2023-36413

Install updates from vendor's website.

External References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36413

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