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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-47211
CVE-2022-47211:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft Office Graphics Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2022-47211) was disclosed on December 13, 2022. This vulnerability affects Microsoft Office installations and specifically involves issues with SKP file parsing (ZDI Advisory, MITRE CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of SKP files and results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer (ZDI Advisory).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process, potentially leading to complete system compromise with the same privileges as the victim user (ZDI Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the available patches through the Microsoft security update (Microsoft Advisory).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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