#VU70221 Buffer overflow in Microsoft products - CVE-2022-44694
Published: December 13, 2022 / Updated: December 15, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70221
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-2022-44694
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
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 a boundary error when processing DWG files in Microsoft Visio. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted DWG file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.