Vulnerability identifier: #VU70188
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-451
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Office for Mac
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in the Microsoft Outlook for Mac. A remote attacker can cause a user to mistakenly trust a signed email message as if it came from a legitimate user.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2019 for Mac
Office for Mac: 2019
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44713
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.