SB2022110818 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41061)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41103)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41060)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Microsoft Word. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41061
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41103
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-41060