CVE-2023-36896: Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2013-sp1
Microsoft Office=2013_rt-sp1
Microsoft Office=2016
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office Macos=2019
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel Macos=2021
Microsoft Office Online Server
Microsoft Excel 2013<15.0.5579.1001
15.0.5579.1001
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 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 Excel 2013<15.0.5579.1001
15.0.5579.1001
Microsoft Excel 2013 RT<15.0.5579.1001
15.0.5579.1001
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac<16.76.23081101
16.76.23081101
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5408.1002
16.0.5408.1002
Microsoft Excel 2016<16.0.5408.1002
16.0.5408.1002
Microsoft Office 2019 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office LTSC for Mac 2021<16.76.23081101
16.76.23081101
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 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 Online Server<16.0.10401.20022
16.0.10401.20022

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 15.0.5579.1001Patch KB5002451
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.76.23081101
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.5408.1002Patch KB5002463
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.10401.20022Patch KB5002435

Event History

Aug 8, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36896?

CVE-2023-36896 is a Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-36896?

CVE-2023-36896 affects Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft Excel 2013 RT, Microsoft Office for Mac 2021, and Microsoft Office Online Server.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36896?

CVE-2023-36896 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36896?

To fix CVE-2023-36896, you should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36896?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36896 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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