CVE-2021-31941

Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 3.53% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2016

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2013 Service Pack 1

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-31941	patch vendor advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-669/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31941?: CVE-2021-31941 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-31941?: To fix CVE-2021-31941, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-31941 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-31941 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-31941?: CVE-2021-31941 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1, Microsoft Microsoft Outlook 2013 Service Pack 1.

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