CVE-2023-36897
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.70%
Last modified
CVE-2023-36897 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime Spoofing Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime Spoofing Vulnerability
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | 365 Apps | All versions |
| Microsoft | Office | 2019 |
| Microsoft | Office Long Term Servicing Channel | 2021 |
| Microsoft | Visual Studio 2010 Tools For Office Runtime | All versions |
| 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 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36897Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36897Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-36897?
Visual Studio Tools for Office Runtime Spoofing Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36897?
CVE-2023-36897 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36897?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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