CVE-2022-21988: Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 8, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021

Event History

Feb 8, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Feb 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:36 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-21988?

CVE-2022-21988 has a critical severity rating allowing for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-21988?

To fix CVE-2022-21988, ensure that all affected Microsoft Office versions are updated to the latest security patches.

3

Which versions of Microsoft Office are affected by CVE-2022-21988?

CVE-2022-21988 affects Microsoft Office 2019, Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.

4

What types of attacks does CVE-2022-21988 enable?

CVE-2022-21988 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.

5

Is CVE-2022-21988 exploited in the wild?

CVE-2022-21988 has been reported as actively exploited in the wild, emphasizing the need for immediate remediation.

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