#VU81859 Race condition in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36565
Published: October 11, 2023 / Updated: November 13, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU81859
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36565
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office for Universal
Microsoft Office for Android
Microsoft Office LTSC
Microsoft Office for Universal
Microsoft Office for Android
Microsoft Office LTSC
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Microsoft Office Graphics. A local user can exploit the race and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and escalate privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.