CVE-2023-33161: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.75.23070901
16.75.23070901
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
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac<16.75.23070901
16.75.23070901

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 16.75.23070901
  2. 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·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-33161?

CVE-2023-33161 is a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-33161?

CVE-2023-33161 is considered to be a high severity vulnerability with a severity score of 7.

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-33161?

CVE-2023-33161 affects Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise (x86 and x86_64), Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021, and Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac.

4

What is the remedy for CVE-2023-33161?

To mitigate this vulnerability, update your affected software to the latest version. For Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, you can find the security updates at [Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise Security Updates](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/officeupdates/office365-proplus-security-updates). For Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 and Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac, you can download the patch from [Microsoft](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?linkid=831049).

5

Is there a specific CWE associated with CVE-2023-33161?

There is no specific CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) information available for CVE-2023-33161.

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