#VU60393 Code Injection in Microsoft products - CVE-2022-22003

Vulnerability identifier: #VU60393

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22003

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Microsoft Office Graphics. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2013 RT - 2013, 2016, 2019 for Mac - 2019

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems, 64-bit Systems

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 2021 for Mac

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-22003

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Q & A

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.