CVE-2021-34452

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.82% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Word 2016

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-34452	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34452?: CVE-2021-34452 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-34452?: To fix CVE-2021-34452, 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-2021-34452 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-34452 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-34452?: CVE-2021-34452 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Microsoft Word 2016.

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