#VU69143 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2022-41063
Published: November 9, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69143
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/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-2022-41063
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office Web Apps Server
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Excel. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.