Vulnerability identifier: #VU64282
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Other software /
Other software solutions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker on the local network can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise:
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30174
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.