CVE-2023-36762
published 2023-09-12CVE-2023-36762: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
PriorityP339high7.3CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRNUIRSUCHIHAL
EPSS
1.02%
59.4th percentile
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected
21 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 | >= 19.0.0 < https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases | https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases |
| microsoft | microsoft_office_2019_for_mac | >= 16.0.0 < 16.77.23091003 | 16.77.23091003 |
| 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 < 16.77.23091003 | 16.77.23091003 |
| microsoft | microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server_2016 | >= 16.0.0 < 16.0.5413.1001 | 16.0.5413.1001 |
| microsoft | microsoft_word_2016 | >= 16.0.1 < 16.0.5413.1000 | 16.0.5413.1000 |
| microsoft | office | — | — |
| microsoft | office_long_term_servicing_channel | — | — |
| microsoft | sharepoint_server | — | — |
| microsoft | word | — | — |
| 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_32-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_64-bit_editions | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_office_2019_for_mac | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_sharepoint_enterprise_server_2016 | — | — |
| msrc | microsoft_word_2016 | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.17.3HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
vendor_msrc7.3HIGH
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Microsoft
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor_msrc·2023-09-12·CVSS 7.3
CVE-2023-36762 [HIGH] CWE-20 Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Word 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.
For example, when the score indicates that the Attack Vector is Local and User Interaction is Required, this could describe an exploit in which an attacker, through social engineering, convinces a victim to download and open a specially crafted file from a website which leads to a local attack on their computer.
FAQ: According to the CVSS metric, successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to some l
GHSA
GHSA-xrxr-87wr-8j4m: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-09-12
CVE-2023-36762 [HIGH] GHSA-xrxr-87wr-8j4m: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Bleepingcomputer
Microsoft September 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 59 flaws
blogs_bleepingcomputer·2023-09-12·CVSS 6.5
[MEDIUM] Microsoft September 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 59 flaws
## Microsoft September 2023 Patch Tuesday fixes 2 zero-days, 59 flaws
## Lawrence Abrams
3 Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilities
24 Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
9 Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
3 Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
5 Spoofing Vulnerabilities
5 Edge - Chromium Vulnerabilities
The total count of 59 flaws does not include five Microsoft Edge (Chromium) vulnerabilities two non-Microsoft flaws in Electron and Autodesk.
To learn more about the non-security updates released today, you can review our dedicated articles on the new Windows 11 KB5030219 cumulative update and Windows 10 KB5030211 updates released.
## Two actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities
This month's Patch Tuesday fixes two zero-day vulnerabilities, with both exploited in attacks
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2023 — Unusually low 5 critical vulnerabilities included in Microsoft Patch Tuesday, along with two zero-days
blogs_talos·2023-09-12·CVSS 8.0
[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2023 — Unusually low 5 critical vulnerabilities included in Microsoft Patch Tuesday, along with two zero-days
Microsoft disclosed 65 vulnerabilities across its suite of products and software Tuesday, only five of which are considered critical, which is very low compared to Microsoft’s usual security updates.
However, there are two issues disclosed and patched this month that have already been exploited in the wild.
Fifty-six of the vulnerabilities included in this month’s Patch Tuesday are considered “important,” according to Microsoft, while two are of “moderate” severity. One remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server, CVE-2023-36756, was meant to be included in August’s security update but was mistakenly excluded. Users should ensure the August 2023 security update for Exchange is already downloaded to remediate this issue.
One of the vulnerabilities adversaries are alr
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2023 — Unusually low 5 critical vulnerabilities included in Microsoft Patch Tuesday, along with two zero-days
blogs_talos·2023-09-12·CVSS 8.0
[HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2023 — Unusually low 5 critical vulnerabilities included in Microsoft Patch Tuesday, along with two zero-days
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for September 2023 — Unusually low 5 critical vulnerabilities included in Microsoft Patch Tuesday, along with two zero-days
Microsoft disclosed 65 vulnerabilities across its suite of products and software Tuesday, only five of which are considered critical, which is very low compared to Microsoft’s usual security updates.
However, there are two issues disclosed and patched this month that have already been exploited in the wild.
Fifty-six of the vulnerabilities included in this month’s Patch Tuesday are considered “important,” according to Microsoft, while two are of “moderate” severity. One remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server, CVE-2023-36756 , was meant to be included in August’s security update but was mistakenly excluded. Users
2023-09-12
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