CVE-2023-33148: Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit

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Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2013
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2013 Click-to-Run (C2R) for 64-bit editions<15.0.5571.1000
15.0.5571.1000
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 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
Microsoft Office 2013 Click-to-Run (C2R) for 32-bit editions<15.0.5571.1000
15.0.5571.1000

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
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.0.5571.1000

Event History

Jul 11, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:02 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:02 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 20, 2023
Exploit Published
12:00 AM
Known Exploited
12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-33148?

CVE-2023-33148 is a Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33148?

CVE-2023-33148 has a severity level of high.

3

Which Microsoft Office versions are affected by CVE-2023-33148?

Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft Office 2013 Click-to-Run (C2R) are affected by CVE-2023-33148.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-33148?

To fix CVE-2023-33148, you should update your Microsoft Office software to the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33148?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33148 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website and the National Vulnerability Database.

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