#VU70225 Use-after-free in Microsoft products - CVE-2022-44695
Published: December 13, 2022 / Updated: December 15, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU70225
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-44695
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Visio
Microsoft Office
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft Office LTSC
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing DWG files in Microsoft Visio. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted DWG file, trigger a use-after-free error and gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.