SB2022030851 - Security features bypass in Microsoft Word
Published: March 8, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022030851
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-24462)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to security feature bypass issue in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and bypass specific functionality of the Office Protected View.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.