Published advisory · CVE-2022-38049
Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVSS severity
7.8/ 10.0 · High
AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HVulnerability analysis
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft Office. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of Office graphics. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.
Disclosure timeline
- Coordinated public release of advisory
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