CVE-2022-37962: Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2022
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Updated

Microsoft PowerPoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office 2013
Microsoft Office 2013
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 Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac
Microsoft Office 2013 RT

Event History

Sep 13, 2022
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-37962?

CVE-2022-37962 is a vulnerability that allows remote code execution in Microsoft PowerPoint.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2022-37962?

CVE-2022-37962 affects Microsoft Office 2013, 2016, 2019, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft Office 2013 RT, Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac, Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, and Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2022-37962?

CVE-2022-37962 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-37962?

You can fix CVE-2022-37962 by installing the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-37962?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-37962 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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