SB2023071170 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Office and Windows HTML 



SB2023071170 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Office and Windows HTML

Published: July 11, 2023 Updated: September 28, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023071170
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Critical 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36884)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input when handling cross-protocol file navigation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.