Vulnerability details
Advisory: SB2023021418 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Publisher
Vulnerable component: Microsoft Publisher
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21715
CVSSv3 score: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features
Description:
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error when processing files. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file, bypass Office macro policies used to block untrusted or malicious files and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
External links:
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-21715