CVE-2023-36568: Microsoft Office Click-To-Run Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft Office Click-To-Run Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office 2019 for 64-bit editions
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:07 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36568?

CVE-2023-36568 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Office Click-To-Run that allows for elevation of privilege.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-36568?

CVE-2023-36568 has a severity rating of high.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-36568?

CVE-2023-36568 affects various versions of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Office LTSC 2021, and Office 2019.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36568?

To fix CVE-2023-36568, update your Microsoft Office software to the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36568?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36568 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

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