Critical · published February 15, 2023
CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A specially crafted document is all it takes to unleash a world of trouble! This Microsoft Word vulnerability could give attackers remote code execution capabilities, letting them take over your system. 🔥 Think of it like a trusted friend inviting you over for a home-cooked meal, but they've secretly laced the dish with something harmful — you won't notice until it’s too late! In this case, an attacker can trick Word into running malicious code just by opening a document. The potential fallout from this vulnerability is absolutely devastating. An attacker could gain full control of your system, allowing them to steal sensitive information, deploy malware, or even wipe your data clean — all through a seemingly innocent Word file. Imagine the chaos!
Think of it like a trusted friend inviting you over for a home-cooked meal, but they've secretly laced the dish with something harmful — you won't notice until it’s too late! In this case, an attacker can trick Word into running malicious code just by opening a document. This remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim's machine when they open a specially crafted document. It stems from improper handling of objects in memory, enabling this escalated access.
The potential fallout from this vulnerability is absolutely devastating. An attacker could gain full control of your system, allowing them to steal sensitive information, deploy malware, or even wipe your data clean — all through a seemingly innocent Word file. Imagine the chaos! To protect yourself, ensure that you update Microsoft Word to the latest version immediately. Regularly review and apply security patches to safeguard against such vulnerabilities, and consider disabling macros unless absolutely necessary. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be well on your way to securing your system. Together, we can keep the internet a safer place! 😄
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft/office | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_long_term_servicing_channel | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_online_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/office_web_apps | all versions | — |
| microsoft/sharepoint_enterprise_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/sharepoint_enterprise_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/sharepoint_foundation | all versions | — |
| microsoft/sharepoint_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/sharepoint_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/sharepoint_server | all versions | — |
| microsoft/word | all versions | — |
| microsoft/word | all versions | — |