SB2023091318 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office



SB2023091318 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Office

Published: September 13, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091318
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 33% Low 67%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36767)

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 bypass the protection in Outlook.


2) Spoofing attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-41764)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in Microsoft Office. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted file and spoof page content.


3) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36765)

The vulnerability allows a local user 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.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.