Vulnerability identifier: #VU79180

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36897

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Other software / Other software solutions
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
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 Visual Studio Tools for Office. A remote attacker can spoof page content.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime: All versions

Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: 32 bit editions - 64 bit editions

Microsoft Office: 2019

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise:

Visual Studio: 17.6.0 17.6.33712.159 - 17.6.5 17.6.33829.357, 17.4.0 17.4.33103.184 - 17.4.9 17.4.33829.165, 17.2.0 17.2.32505.173 - 17.2.17 17.2.33829.164

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-36897

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Q & A

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.