What is the severity of CVE-2021-38650?

CVE-2021-38650 is classified as a medium-severity spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Office.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38650?

To resolve CVE-2021-38650, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.

Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2021-38650?

CVE-2021-38650 impacts multiple versions of Microsoft Office including 2013, 2016, 2019, and Microsoft 365 Apps.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-38650?

CVE-2021-38650 can be exploited by attackers to spoof content within Microsoft Office applications, potentially misleading users.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2021-38650?

While the best solution for CVE-2021-38650 is to apply updates, users may also consider restricting the use of potentially risky components in Office files.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2021-38650

high

7.6

15/9/2021

4/8/2024

CVE-2021-38650: Microsoft Office Spoofing Vulnerability

First published: Wed Sep 15 2021(Updated: )

Microsoft Office Spoofing Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office	=2016
Microsoft Office	=2019
Microsoft Office	=2019

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38650

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Reference Links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-38650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38650?
CVE-2021-38650 is classified as a medium-severity spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Office.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38650?
To resolve CVE-2021-38650, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Office versions.
Which Microsoft products are affected by CVE-2021-38650?
CVE-2021-38650 impacts multiple versions of Microsoft Office including 2013, 2016, 2019, and Microsoft 365 Apps.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2021-38650?
CVE-2021-38650 can be exploited by attackers to spoof content within Microsoft Office applications, potentially misleading users.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2021-38650?
While the best solution for CVE-2021-38650 is to apply updates, users may also consider restricting the use of potentially risky components in Office files.

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