CVE-2021-38659: Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2021
·
Updated

Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft PowerPoint

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Event History

Sep 14, 2021
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
Sep 15, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:24 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:24 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 16, 2021
Advisory Published
via ZDI·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38659?

CVE-2021-38659 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft PowerPoint.

2

How can CVE-2021-38659 be exploited?

CVE-2021-38659 can be exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38659?

The severity of CVE-2021-38659 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

Which software products are affected by CVE-2021-38659?

Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise are affected by CVE-2021-38659.

5

How can I fix CVE-2021-38659?

To fix CVE-2021-38659, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software products.

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