Vulnerability identifier: #VU81861
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Microsoft Office, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft Office: 2019
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021: All versions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise:
External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36569
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.