CVE-2023-33158
published 2023-07-11CVE-2023-33158: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP340high7.8CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.63%
46.2th percentile
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
14 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 < 16.75.23070901 | 16.75.23070901 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_for_universal | >= 16.0.1 < 16.0.14326.21502 | 16.0.14326.21502 |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021 | >= 16.0.1 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_ltsc_for_mac_2021 | >= 16.0.1 < 16.75.23070901 | 16.75.23070901 |
| 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_for_universal | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021_for_32-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_ltsc_2021_for_64-bit_editions | — | — |
| 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
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2023-07-11·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-33158 [HIGH] CWE-191 Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Excel 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?
An attacker must send the user a malicious file and convince them to open it.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to total loss of co
VulDB
Microsoft Excel 365 Apps for Enterprise/2019/LTSC 2021 integer underflow
vuldb·2026-05-19·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2023-33158 [HIGH] Microsoft Excel 365 Apps for Enterprise/2019/LTSC 2021 integer underflow
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft Excel 2019/LTSC 2021/365 Apps for Enterprise. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in integer underflow.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2023-33158. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
GHSA
GHSA-pmx4-269h-h3v6: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-07-11
CVE-2023-33158 [HIGH] GHSA-pmx4-269h-h3v6: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2023-07-11
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