CVE-2023-33152: Microsoft ActiveX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft ActiveX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office 2013
Microsoft Office 2013
Microsoft Office 2016
Microsoft Office 2016
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=2021
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft Office 2013 RT
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5404.1000
16.0.5404.1000
Microsoft Office 2013<15.0.5571.1000
15.0.5571.1000
Microsoft Office 2013<15.0.5571.1000
15.0.5571.1000
Microsoft Office 2016<16.0.5404.1000
16.0.5404.1000
Microsoft Office 2013 RT<15.0.5571.1000
15.0.5571.1000
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-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 LTSC 2021 for 64-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 2019 for 32-bit editions<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 15.0.5571.1000Patch KB5002069
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5404.1000Patch KB5002058
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-33152?

The severity of CVE-2023-33152 is high with a severity value of 7.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-33152?

Office 2019 for 32-bit editions, Office 2019 for 64-bit editions, Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions, Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions, 365 Apps for Enterprise (x86 and x86_64 variants), Office 2013 (64-bit with SP1, and 32-bit with SP1), Office 2016 (32-bit and 64-bit), and Office 2013 RT (with SP1) are affected by CVE-2023-33152.

3

How can I fix CVE-2023-33152?

To fix CVE-2023-33152, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions. Visit the Microsoft website for more information and download the necessary patches.

4

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33152?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-33152 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-33152?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-33152 is NVD-CWE-noinfo.

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