#VU79179 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36896

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#VU79179 Input validation error in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36896

Published: August 8, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79179
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-2023-36896
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Office Online Server
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
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.

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