CVE-2023-33146
published 2023-06-14CVE-2023-33146: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP345high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EXPLOIT
EPSS
0.84%
53.8th percentile
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
9 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise | >= 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2019_for_mac | >= 16.0.0 < 16.74.23061100 | 16.74.23061100 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2021 | >= 16.0.1 < 16.74.23061100 | 16.74.23061100 |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise_for_32-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_365_apps_for_enterprise_for_64-bit_systems | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_mac | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2021 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vendor_msrc7.8HIGH
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Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2023-06-13·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-33146 [HIGH] CWE-122 Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution?
The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, user interaction is required (UI:R). What interaction would the user have to do?
A user needs to be tricked into running malicious files.
FAQ: Is the Preview Pane an attack vector for this vulnerability?
No, the Preview Pane is not an attack vector.
FAQ: Are the updat
GHSA
GHSA-2f9c-xcq4-gqw4: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-06-14
CVE-2023-33146 [HIGH] GHSA-2f9c-xcq4-gqw4: Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
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Provide users with seamless, secure, reliable access to applications and data.
Build and run secure cloud apps, enable zero trust cloud connectivity, and protect workloads from data center to cloud.
Provide zero trust connectivity for IoT and OT devices and secure remote access to OT systems.
Provide zero trust site-to-site connectivity and reliable access to B2B apps for partners.
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2023-06-14
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