CVE-2022-41031: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 11, 2022
·
Updated

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.66.22100900
16.66.22100900
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac<16.66.22100900
16.66.22100900
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

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 16.66.22100900
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

Event History

Oct 11, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-41031?

CVE-2022-41031 is a Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2022-41031?

Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, Microsoft Office 2019, and Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel 2021 are affected by CVE-2022-4103.

3

How severe is CVE-2022-41031?

CVE-2022-41031 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2022-41031?

Microsoft has released security updates to address the Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. Please refer to the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-41031?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-41031 on the Microsoft Security Guidance Advisory page.

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