Vulnerability identifier: #VU52112
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Excel
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Office Online Server
Server applications /
Other server solutions
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Server applications /
Application servers
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file or visit a malicious website and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2019 - 2019 for Mac
Office Online Server : 2016
Microsoft Excel:
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server: 2013 Service Pack 1
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-28456
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.