CVE-2023-36041: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Nov 14, 2023
·Updated
Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
18 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Excel=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Excel 2016
Microsoft Excel 2016
Remediation
Event History
Nov 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:57 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2023-36041?
CVE-2023-36041 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Excel that allows remote code execution.
2
How severe is CVE-2023-36041?
CVE-2023-36041 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
3
Which versions of Microsoft Excel are affected by CVE-2023-36041?
Microsoft Excel 2016, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, and Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021 are affected by CVE-2023-36041.
4
How can I protect myself from CVE-2023-36041?
To protect yourself from CVE-2023-36041, make sure to apply the recommended patches or updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Microsoft Excel.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36041?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-36041 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website and the Talos Intelligence vulnerability report.