Vulnerability identifier: #VU66345

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33631

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication process.

The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Excel. A remote user can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions

Microsoft Office: 2019

Microsoft Excel:

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise:

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-33631

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.