CVE-2023-36897: Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime Spoofing Vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2023
·
Updated

Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime Spoofing Vulnerability

Affected Software

27 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2019
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft Office=2021
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017>=15.0<15.9.56
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019>=16.0<16.11.29
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.2.0<17.2.18
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.4.0<17.4.10
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022>=17.6.0<17.6.6
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Office Long Term Servicing Channel=2021
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.4
17.4.10
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.2
17.2.18
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 (includes 15.0 - 15.8)=15.9
15.9.56
Microsoft Visual Studio 2022=17.6
17.6.6
Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Tools for Office Runtime<10.0.60910
10.0.60910
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 64-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (includes 16.0 - 16.10)=16.11
16.11.29
Microsoft Office LTSC 2021 for 32-bit editions<https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
https://aka.ms/OfficeSecurityReleases
Microsoft Office 2019 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

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 17.4.10
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 17.2.18
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.9.56
  4. Upgrade

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

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

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

    Fixed in 17.6.6
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.60910Patch KB5029497
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.11.29

Event History

Aug 8, 2023
CVE Published
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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-36897.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36897?

CVE-2023-36897 has a severity rating of 8.1 (high).

3

Which software products are affected by CVE-2023-36897?

The following software products are affected by CVE-2023-36897: Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Office LTSC 2021, Microsoft Visual Studio 2017, Microsoft Visual Studio 2019, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36897?

To fix CVE-2023-36897, you should apply the relevant security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software products.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36897?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-36897 on the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) website.

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