CVE-2023-21715: Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Office Publisher contains a security feature bypass vulnerability that allows for a local, authenticated attack on a targeted system.

Other sources

Microsoft Publisher Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

NVD

Microsoft Publisher Security Features Bypass Vulnerability

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office
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

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

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:33 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21715?

CVE-2023-21715 is a security feature bypass vulnerability in Microsoft Office Publisher.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-21715?

CVE-2023-21715 has a severity value of 7, which is considered high.

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-21715?

Microsoft Office Publisher, Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Enterprise (x86 and x86_64) are affected by CVE-2023-21715.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21715?

To fix CVE-2023-21715, update Microsoft Office Publisher and Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Enterprise to the latest security updates.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21715?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21715 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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