#VU74968 Use-after-free in Microsoft Office for macOS and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - CVE-2023-28285

 

#VU74968 Use-after-free in Microsoft Office for macOS and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise - CVE-2023-28285

Published: April 11, 2023 / Updated: October 25, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU74968
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28285
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft Office for macOS
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when parsing SKP files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted SKP file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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