CVE-2023-21738

Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Office Visio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.77% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21738 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21738?
CVE-2023-21738 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-21738?
To fix CVE-2023-21738, 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-2023-21738 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-21738 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-2023-21738?
CVE-2023-21738 affects Microsoft Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise, Microsoft Microsoft Office LTSC 2021.
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