#VU83149 Security features bypass in Microsoft products - CVE-2023-36413

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83149

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36413

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Network

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 remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file, bypass the Office Protected View and open in editing mode rather than protected mode.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft Office: 2016, 2019

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

Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise: 32-bit Systems, 64-bit Systems

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36413

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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.